Overview

We were one of first universities in the UK to create a distance learning programme focused on clinical trials. With extensive expertise in this area and academics in every corner of the globe with Clinical Trials (Distance Learning) programme at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine we’ll share best practices for carrying out research that tests drugs, comparing alternative treatments, and using cutting-edge methods. Your award will depend on the number of modules you complete. We offer this distance learning programme as a Certificate, Diploma and MSc.

Key Facts

What you'll learn

Explore the issues involved in the design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of randomised controlled trials of health interventions
Understand what happens before a trial – review the literature to see what’s been done before and whether it’s reliable
Practise reporting your findings in a way that is transparent, accurate and helps others apply your results to the real world
Become confident handling statistics for clinical trials
Pick optional modules to expand your interests in this area or choose topics from other areas of specialism in the School

Develop the skills you need to excel in your clinical trials career and make a difference to people’s lives globally

This online distance learning programme is flexible, so you can study from anywhere in the world. Learn at your own pace and work around your existing work or personal commitments. You can also apply for blending learning.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Trial Designs

Project Management and Research Co-ordination

Regulatory affairs, Good Clinical Practice and Ethics

Data Management

Data Monitoring and Interim Analyses

Further Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-23 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Postgraduate Certificate – 60 credits

Postgraduate Diploma – 120 credits

MSc – 180 credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Health Statistics Data Analytics View 43 other Masters in Data Analytics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants are required to have:

either a first or second class honours degree, or the equivalent.
an appropriate professional or technical qualification, together with at least three years’ relevant experience, which satisfies the University as a qualification equivalent to a second class honours degree. All applications in this category will be considered on an individual basis

Qualifications from around the world are accepted. Students who do not satisfy the entrance requirements may still be admitted at the discretion of LSHTM on the basis of their academic qualifications, work experience and references.

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Clinical Trials (Distance Learning).

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