Course summary

Why this programme Clinical Trials MSc programme content and collaborative input is unique to Scotland. Essential certifications, including Good Clinical Practice and Clinical Trial Management. Placements in clinical research groups, Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, and Clinical Trials Units. Opportunity to attend conferences focused on clinical trials. Opportunity to work with contract research organisations (CROs). The programme will closely work with the NHS Clinical Research Facility, Clinical Trial Units, the Centre of Excellence for Clinical Trials (CETC, University of Glasgow), and academics within the University to provide a more practical experience to the students. The courses in this programme will also be developed in accordance with the guidelines provided by The International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH), the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the Health Research Authority (HRA), and the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Programme structure The programme structure is six core 20 credit courses and a 60-credit project. Course titles [To be confirmed following academic approval] CLINICAL TRIAL MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF CLINICAL TRIAL FINDINGS HOW TO CONDUCT AND MONITOR A CLINICAL TRIAL INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL TRIAL TYPES AND DESIGN MEDICAL ETHICS, REGULATIONS AND GOVERNANCE REAL-WORLD DATA IN CLINICAL TRIALS The taught sessions will comprise of lectures, tutorials, workshops, guest speakers, interactive sessions, problem-based learning, blended learning, tours, certified training courses. Hybrid format (two online courses and four face to face courses). Programme alteration or discontinuation The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional circumstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a programme. For more information, please see: Student contract. Career prospects Employment prospects comprise a multitude of sectors, including academia, the public and non-profit health sectors and industry including pharmaceutical and biotech companies and CROs. Clinical research: Clinical Trial managers, administrators, research associates. Quality Assurance and Control: Clinical Trial monitors, QA managers, Pharmacovigilance. Data management: Clinical data managers. Regulatory affairs: global regulatory lead, information management associate, executive roles. Medical affairs: Chief and Principal Investigators, medical liaison, medical communications, and writing. Product development and medical devices. Entry requirements 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in a related subject area. Professional experience and 2:2 Honours degree with strong subject specific expertise may also be considered. This programme would primarily target life science or medical science graduates. Students with an interest in clinical trials who have a background in medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacology, sports sciences, or pharmacy may also be interested. In exceptional circumstances, other science graduates or bioscience graduates may be eligible on demonstration of appropriate postgraduate professional experience.