Clin Research MClinRes PGDip PGCert
Clinical Research MClinRes, PGDip, PGCert
MClinRes -part time: 36 months, accelerated: part time 24 months
PGDip - part time: 24 months, accelerated: part time 12 months
PGCert - part time: 12 months
CPD modules available
Profile
Our flexible courses allow you to study clinical research in the context of your work. We developed them with the Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. They are ideal for health professionals and clinical research support staff. They also suit education and industry professionals who aspire to become a clinical academic.
Face-to-face course suspension
Our face-to-face Clinical Research courses have been suspended for 2020 entry. This means that we won’t be able to accept applications for 2020 entry.
The suspension is due to delivery constraints as a result of Covid-19.
Information regarding 2021 entry for our face-to-face courses will be available soon.
You can apply for our e-learning courses for 2021 entry:
About this course
Our courses encourage you to plan, conduct, analyse and write up clinical research in the context of your professional role. You'll learn about and develop clinical research in your workplace. This is the most valuable way of consolidating the theory you'll learn on the course. To do this you will need to nominate a workplace mentor. They will provide professional and specialist advice and guidance. They'll also support your studies, maintaining academic and clinical links throughout the course.
Our staff
Academics, researchers and NHS clinicians deliver the course. They all have active research programmes in cellular medicine and neuroscience. We also have tutors from NHS research and development teams and local clinical research networks:
- Dr Fraser Birrell (Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer)
- Professor Elaine McColl (Director Newcastle Clinical Trials Unit)
- Dr Rachel Duncan (Clinical Senior Lecturer/Consultant)
- Professor Julia Newton (Dean of Clinical Medicine and Clinical Professor of Ageing and Medicine)
- Dr Marieke Emonts (Curriculum Director)
Delivery
Our courses offer flexibility, ensuring that your studies fit around your busy professional life. Attendance is approximately nine teaching days per academic year. You'll have a wide range of modules and pathways to choose from.
Teaching takes place on our Newcastle campus. Teaching methods vary between modules but include a combination of:
- workshops
- lectures
- seminars
You will be allocated a tutor who will guide you throughout your course. You will also gain access to Blackboard, our online learning environment. This will enhance your self-directed study and provide support for work based assignments.
As part of the course you'll take part in ‘Good Clinical Practice’ training. This is mandatory for professionals who conduct clinical research. If you can prove that you've already completed this training you won't need to repeat it.
Pathway
Our PGDip and MClinRes courses have two pathways leading to different awards in:
- Clinical Research
- Clinical Research (Ageing) - online
Facilities
As a student on a clinical course you will have access to high quality facilities on the Newcastle campus. You can also use the Postgraduate Training Suite which provides:
- computers
- work spaces
You will also have access to the Atrium which provides:
- vending machines
- informal seating areas
Modules
You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.
Modules for 2020 entry
Our courses are modular and you can study them part time or accelerated. Depending on the pathway you choose, you will have a range of modules to choose from. You can tailor the course to the research methodologies that are most relevant to your role.
Module changes
Course content changes
The information above is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Optional module availability
Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
To find out more please see our terms and conditions.
Fees & Funding
2021-2022 fees
If your studies last longer than one year your fee may be subject to an annual inflationary increase.
Find out more about our tuition fees, including how to pay them and available discounts.
Entry Requirements
A 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject, an MBBS, BDS, or international equivalent. You also need to have a workplace mentor to support you in your studies.
We also consider professionals who have an appropriate degree, or equivalent professional qualifications. You must work in a relevant field and have two years’ post-qualification experience.
Find out the equivalent qualifications for your country.
Use the drop down above to find your country. If your country isn't listed please email: international.recruitment@ncl.ac.uk for further information.
English Language Requirements
Select an English language test from the list to view our English language entry requirements.
Please email us at international.recruitment@ncl.ac.uk for further information.
Face-to-face course suspension
Our face-to-face Clinical Research courses have been suspended for 2020 entry. This means that we won’t be able to accept applications for 2020 entry.
The suspension is due to delivery constraints as a result of Covid-19.
Information regarding 2021 entry for our face-to-face courses will be available soon.
You can apply for our e-learning courses for 2021 entry: