Overview

You will develop in-depth knowledge of the theoretical underpinnings of research and skills in research methods relevant to applied research in a range of contemporary health and social care settings.

Most of the units that make up this course are shared with other students on master's and PhD programmes at Manchester.

Please note this course is not designed to develop the knowledge and skills for a laboratory-based research career.

Teaching and learning

The course content is primarily delivered online, giving you more flexibility over how you learn. You will also attend two four-day introductory and winter study schools and two mid-semester study days, allowing you to learn face-to-face and meet other students and staff at Manchester.

We use digital technology to ensure our supervision of and communications with students meet the high standards required for the learning process to work. This includes:

• individual and group web-based audio-visual tutorials;

• web-based collaboration areas and discussion boards

• shared digital documents;

• online, phone and face-to-face support from supervisors and academic advisors;

• peer support through course-specific discussion boards and face-to-face meetings.

Career opportunities

This Clinical Research course from The University of Manchester is predominantly aimed at professionals from a range of disciplines who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge in health research.

It is aimed at those who wish to pursue clinical academic research careers e.g. clinicians, research nurses, clinical trials coordinators.  

The course provides comprehensive training in research, providing an excellent foundation for students who wish to go on to study for a PhD.