Clinical Trials MSc

About this degree

Clinical trials are essential in discovering whether new healthcare interventions improve outcomes for patients and the public. This is an expanding field that offers exciting career opportunities.

This online programme will provide an excellent grounding in clinical trials to those new to the field. It will enhance the knowledge and understanding of those already working in clinical trials.

Assessment and learning activities facilitate the development of key skills for careers or further study in the field, from analysis of scientific papers, the ability to critically challenge current research, to academic writing and oral presentation skills.

If you wish to gain a Master's award, you will undertake an independent research project, gaining experience of project design, literature review, analysis, and interpretation.

Clinical trials are essential in discovering whether new healthcare interventions improve outcomes for patients and the public. This distance learning programme will provide an excellent grounding in clinical trials and enhance the knowledge and understanding of those already working in the field. This is an expanding area that offers many exciting career opportunities.

Normally a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree in a healthcare or life science related subject (including pharmacy) or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Clinicians are required to have a degree (for example, an MBBS).

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Clinical trials is an expanding and highly competitive field of research yet employers find it challenging to recruit people with the appropriate skills and knowledge. This programme has been designed in consultation with employers from academia, the pharmaceutical industry and the NHS. It will give graduates the critical thinking, problem-solving and practical skills that employers seek in this multidisciplinary, collaborative field. You may also use this qualification as a springboard for further study at doctoral level.

Future career prospects will be enhanced on completion of this programme. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to become a key team member in the design, conduct, analysis, and reporting of high-quality clinical trials.