Newcastle University

Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Services Research

Clinical Research MClinRes; PGDip; PGCert; PGDip (e-learning) PGCert (e-learning)

PGCert: 12 months part time
PGCert (e-learning): 12 months part time
PGDip: 24 months part time
PGDip (e-learning): 24 months part time
MClinRes: 36 months part time

Fees

Fees per academic year 2012-13

UK/EU: part time £2,335
The fees for students whose fee status is classed as international are £5,260.

Please note that for international students it is a requirement of student visas that you must be following a full-time degree programme. However, in some circumstances part time study is possible. It is also possible to undertake the PGCert (e-learning) and PGDip (e-learning) in your home country.

Please refer to our Tuition Fees section for information about changes to fees and fee discounts.

Aims

This programme has been developed, and is delivered, by Newcastle University with Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It provides recent graduates and professionals within the NHS, ancillary services and industry with a comprehensive understanding of the processes involved in planning, conducting, analysing and writing up clinical research in the context of your own research roles, responsibilities and interests.

Programme Description

The programme is structured so that you can complete modules and progress through the awards. If you complete 60, 120 or 180 credits within the agreed timescale you will graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate (e-learning), Postgraduate Diploma (e-learning) Postgraduate Diploma or MClinRes, respectively.

For the Certificate, you study three compulsory modules: research governance and ethics; study design and data interpretation; and writing for research. For the Diploma, in addition to these three modules, you also study a compulsory module in designing a research proposal and two optional modules from a list that may include: clinical trials; ageing and health; clinical epidemiology; and developing your career in clinical research. For the MClinRes, in addition to the modules outlined above for the Diploma, you also write a clinical research dissertation.

You are expected to attend a number of teaching days on Newcastle University's campus during the academic year, unless you are doing the PGCert (e-learning) or PGDip (e-learning). These dates can be found on the Clinical Research course pages. In addition, learning is supported by self directed study and you are allocated a tutor who guides you through the programme.

An e-learning pathway of study is also available.

Find out more detailed information about the programme modules

Entrance Requirements

To be considered for the Certificate, Diploma or MClinRes, you should have either a minimum of a second-class Honours degree in a relevant subject or an MB BS or BDS, or equivalent. We also welcome applications from professionals who have an appropriate degree, or equivalent professional qualifications in a profession allied to medicine, and have at least two years’ post-qualification experience. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90 (internet based), or equivalent.

Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.

Tier 4 Student Visas (International Applicants)

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has now revised its rules for Tier 4 student visa applications regarding English language ability. You are now required to hold a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) in all sub skills (listening, writing, reading and speaking) to be eligible to apply for a Tier 4 visa.

Please note that the University’s English language requirements are normally higher (see above).

Typical Funding

A number of previous students have acquired funding from Non-Medical Education and Training (NMET) or the MRC.

How to Apply

The application deadline is 31 August but late applications will be considered on an individual basis. International students applying for September 2012 entry should apply by Friday 13 July 2012 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.

For the quickest and easiest way to apply, visit our postgraduate online application site.

Further Information

For further information please contact:
Programme Coordinator
Newcastle Biomedicine
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 5199
E-mail: pgclinres@ncl.ac.uk