MSc Clinical Trials

The Clinical Trials MSc course offered by the University of Birmingham is an interactive programme that is flexible and provides a solid grounding in the science, ethics and methods of clinical trials. This course preparing students for a career in clinical and translational research. The course offers a unique blend of theoretical principles backed with hands-on practical experience.Course Content: This programme includes courses on the science behind clinical trials, the planning and management of a trial and how to evaluate and report on trial outcomes. It also covers topics such as health economics, clinical trial governance, and therapeutic areas. The programme concludes with a six-month research project. Key Modules: The key modules covered in this program include: Science and Clinical Trials, Ethics and Legal Issues, Phase I (Early Trials), Phase II/III Trials, Statistical Methods for Clinical Trials, Health Economics, Observational Studies and Translation for Clinical Trials, Clinical Trial Governance, and Health Research Methods.Future Careers: Students who complete the MSc Clinical Trials course could potentially pursue a career in various settings such as academics, pharmaceutical firms, contract research organizations, and freelance consultancies, among others. Armed with a complete understanding of the process and conduct of clinical trials, graduates can go on in roles such as Trial Coordinator, Data Manager, and Medical Writer.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.