Overview

This Clinical Trials programme from University of Birmingham produces skilled specialist trials staff and expert trial chief investigators of the future, ultimately improving the lives of people around the world.

The development of a more skilled research and clinical workforce will lead to exceptional and more efficient trials, ultimately improving lives locally, nationally and internationally.

Career opportunities

There are many exciting career opportunities in both academic institutions and industry within this growing field. Staff working on trials include a wide range of healthcare professionals, statisticians, economists, qualitative researchers, programmers, data managers, quality assurance officers, trial co-ordinators/project managers and trial administrators.

The programme provides a robust foundation for a transition to clinical trials research from other health-related research or a methodological background or as a new graduate wishing to launch your career in clinical trials. For those already working in clinical trials the programme develops further skills to augment progression in your current or next position.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analyses of Clinical Trials, Interpretation and Communication of Trial Findings

Delivery and Management of Clinical Trials

Design and Delivery of Further Clinical Trials

Early Phase Clinical Trials

Preparation and Set-up for a Clinical Trial

Selection, Collection and Reporting of Trial Outcomes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-29 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-12 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law View 153 other Masters in Civil & Private Law in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in a health or life sciences related subject (including medicine, pharmacy, nursing, psychology, health sciences), medical statistics or health economics.

Applicants who do not meet this requirement but who have relevant experience may be considered.

Tuition Fee

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International

32510 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32510 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

10900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10900 GBP per year during 12 months.

PGDip (Home) - £7,267

PGDip (International) - £21,673

PGCert (Home) - £3,633

PGCert (International) - £10,837

Living costs for Birmingham

765 - 1134 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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