MSc CLINICAL RESEARCH (PART TIME) – 3 YEARS
MSC CLINICAL RESEARCH (PART TIME) – 3 YEARS
A qualification in Clinical Research will give you the tools and skills to realise your own personal and professional goals. The course is an exciting mix of modules that exposes you to multi-disciplinary health care approaches. It can also be tailored to your own specific needs and interests, ensuring that what you learn is most relevant to your career.
We will help you to develop the skills to conduct critical analysis of evidence that underpins health care, and to carry out in-depth qualitative and quantitative research relevant to your own practice. You will also be able to develop leadership qualities to help you deliver the best and most effective service, in whatever field of health care you operate.
This course may be taken on a full or part time basis. This course could lead to a PhD.
About
Do you have an enquiring mind and a thirst for knowledge? Develop the skills to conduct critical analysis of evidence by studying clinical research. A qualification in clinical research will give you the tools and skills to realise your own personal and professional goals.
This course is for health professionals looking to develop the skills to conduct critical analysis of the evidence that underpins healthcare. It can be tailored to your own specific needs and interests, ensuring that what you learn is relevant to your career, whichever field you work in.
Clinical research is how we develop new treatments and knowledge for better health and care, building the evidence for new approaches that are safe and effective.
Tailored to your needs and interests, our Clinical Research programme will equip you with the tools and knowledge to help you achieve your professional goals. You’ll develop the skills to conduct critical analysis of evidence, and to carry out in-depth qualitative and quantitative research. You’ll acquire the leadership qualities needed to deliver the best and most effective service. And our interprofessional approach means that you’ll be learning with students from related disciplines, giving you a unique insight into their roles and ideas.
You’ll achieve all of this on a course that’s both dynamic and fascinating, solving problems in small groups with inspirational teachers using their own cutting-edge research. And your learning will take place within a close-knit student body with a highly supportive culture.
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Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the courses listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the regular review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. Changes may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery of programmes, courses and other services, to discontinue programmes, courses and other services and to merge or combine programmes or courses. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will inform students.After the Course
As a student on this course you are most likely already employed within the health and social care sector. This course will arm you with the in-depth skills in qualitative and quantitative research you need to further your career and achieve your professional goals.
Whichever field you operate in, you will also gain leadership skills to help you deliver the best and most effective service. And you’ll be well placed to pursue a successful clinical academic career, as this programme is an ideal precursor to a PhD.
Past graduates of this course have gone on to lead service improvement and local clinical research projects in their places of work. Some students have also been inspired to move into research posts within the health and social care sector. Students have gone on to enrol on our PhD programme and submit applications to the various NIHR Fellowships available.
Career destinations
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Health leadership roles
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Social care leadership roles
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Researcher
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Academic
Year 1
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Year 2
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalentDegree subject
A Health Care professionStudents for whom english is a foreign language
We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English or those whose degree was not taught in English. To ensure such students benefit fully from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:
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IELTS: 7.0 (minimum 7.0 in all component)
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PTE: 65 (minimum 65 in all components)
All scores must be less than two years old.
Intakes
This course is open to UK, EU and International applicants. The annual intake for this course is in September each year.
Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the academic year 2020/21 are:
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UK/EU Students: £7,850 (full time)
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International Students: £16,400 (full time)
If you choose to study part-time, the fee per annum will be charged as half the annual fee in each of the first two years. Students can also pay a pro-rata fee for each module studied (only available for UK/EU students).
For those applying under the Health Education England contract, contract prices will apply.
Living Expenses
We estimate living expenses at £1,015 per month.
How to Apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form.
FURTHER INFORMATION
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.