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Clinical Research at Lancaster University - UCAS

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Course summary

MSc Clinical Research comprises three core modules providing an introduction to clinical research and applied methodological skills and will enable students interpret and communicate healthcare and clinical research. Students will choose then from a range of optional modules tailored to their needs to complete the Master's. The structure of the Master's is very flexible and it can be completed full-time over 1 year or part-time over 2 or 3 years. Programme overview The programme is delivered by whole day sessions of face-to-face teaching supported by flexible online learning resources and interactions. Face-to-face teaching sessions led by experts in their respective fields focus on sharing knowledge and group activities, while online interactions use our virtual learning environment and include discussion forums and collaborative digital spaces. Taught Core Modules

  • The Life Cycle of Clinical Research
  • Methodological Foundations
  • Translating Research into Healthcare Policy and Practice
Optional modules including:
  • Evidence-Based Improvement Science
  • Quality Improvement and Measurement
  • Drug Development (from concept to clinic)
  • Systematic Reviews
  • Infectious Disease Modelling
  • Spatial Statistics
  • Secondary Data Analysis
There are a total of 120 taught credits, followed by a 60 credit dissertation, which can be taken over a one, two or three year pathway. Dissertation For the 60 credit practice-based dissertation module, you will develop and undertake a research project designed, delivered and submitted as a dissertation. This project is undertaken in your own professional context, under academic supervision. Supervisors will be chosen based on relevant theoretical or methodological expertise within a student’s area of interest where possible. Our academic staff have expertise in:
  • Biostatistics and Epidemiology
  • Public health and population health
  • Palliative care
  • Cancer
  • Social and Ethical Aspects of Health and Medicine
Programme outcomes The Master's in Clinical Research aims to:
  • Promote advanced knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of research in a healthcare setting.
  • Foster critical approaches to evidence review
  • Develop advanced skills in awareness of research designs, data analysis, presentation and dissemination

Modules

Core modules: Practice-based dissertation; translating research into healthcare policy and practice; life cycle of clinical research; methodological foundations.

Assessment method

Assessment is based on coursework and practice-based dissertation

Entry requirements

2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant subject including medicine, nursing, psychology, biological sciences or related subjects. Applicants with relevant professional experience and without a first degree should contact the Course Director. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For information about fees and funding please visit our website: www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding.
Clinical Research at Lancaster University - UCAS