PGDip Clinical Trials

This Masters programme will provide you with an excellent foundation in clinical trials, covering the theoretical and practical aspects of the design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of clinical trials.

Research through clinical trials is a growing global business in academic institutions, industry, the NHS and across public health organisations.

Clinical trials have huge societal impact, providing the best research evidence of the effectiveness of healthcare interventions. The conclusions of well conducted trials inform both clinical and health policy decision-making, ensuring that the most appropriate interventions are used to improve the health and quality of life of the population. Whilst the focus of this programme is trials within healthcare, the majority of theoretical and practical aspects applicable to clinical trials are transferable to trials of social care and public health interventions.

This modular multidisciplinary programme offers a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or a Masters in Clinical Trials and is designed to provide academic training to professionals currently working in, or who wish to work in, clinical trials.

In studying this programme you will gain:

• an in-depth understanding of the fundamental concepts and features in the design and analysis of clinical trials
• a comprehensive understanding and practical knowledge of research methods relevant to clinical trials
• the skills to become a critical thinker and techniques for independent scientific research
• the knowledge and practical skills to plan and deliver efficient and successful clinical trials
• the ability to implement systematic and creative approach to dealing with complex issues and problem solving
• the skills for effective reporting, communication and dissemination of trial findings

MSc intercalation

Please note that this programme can be taken as an intercalated option for those studying MBChB Medicine and Surgery either at the University of Birmingham or at another Institution. To apply for Intercalated MSc Clinical Trials please complete the following form by 10am on 9 January 2023:

• Internal students intercalation form
• External students intercalation form

Or to find out more, please contact mdsintercalationenquiries@contacts.bham.ac.uk.