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PostgraduateMSc

Clinical Trials (Online Learning)

The University of Edinburgh
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3 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MSc Clinical Trials (Online Learning) at The University of Edinburgh. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year part-time structure. Transform your expertise and shape the future of healthcare with our MSc Clinical Trials programme. Whether you are looking to advance your career or pivot to a new speciality in clinical trials, this part-time, fully online programme is designed to give you the knowledge and tools you need to succeed in this vital healthcare field. The programme offers a structured yet flexible pathway to gaining deep insights and practical skills in clinical trial management, designed to be completed part-time over three years. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Clinical Trial Design and Methodology
Regulatory Affairs and Compliance
Pharmacovigilance and Safety Management
Biostatistics and Data Analysis
Clinical Trial Operations Management
Good Clinical Practice and Ethics
Patient Recruitment and Retention Strategies
Research Methods and Dissertation Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,500£30,000£32,000
3 years£25,000£29,000£34,500
5 years£29,000£39,500£49,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
15%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About The University of Edinburgh

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