Master of Science in Clinical Research Administration

The Online MSc in Clinical Research is designed for:

• graduates in a health related discipline of an approved university who have not less than one year (and preferably longer) post-registration professional experience
• other health-related graduates of an approved university or other institution who have not less than two years of professional experience
• Non-health-related graduates, and others who have satisfied the requirements of approved exam boards, or have satisfied the University that they are suitably qualified to undertake a postgraduate programme. They must have at least two years approved professional experience in a health related field, and either completed the final examination of an approved professional institution, or obtained some other qualification approved for this purpose by the University

General Admission Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree equivalent to UK Honours degree.
• English equivalent to minimum of IETS test level 6.5 overall.
• TOEFL 580 paper based test / 88 Internet based test / TEEP 6.5
• 2 years of relevant work experience.

Please contact The University of Liverpool Online to learn more.

By the end of the Online MSc in Clinical Research programme you will be able to critique research strategies, appraise published clinical research and interpret new research. You will have a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities within the clinical research enterprise and an awareness of ethical, legal, and regulatory considerations. You will have mastered the essentials of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and be able to plan, implement, monitor and manage a clinical trial from pre-study activities to study close-out.

You will apply the principles of risk assessment and management in clinical trials monitoring, including reporting of adverse events. Furthermore, you will demonstrate an understanding of economic evaluation and be able to identify relevant global trends and issues. Your enhanced skills in communication, teamwork, information technology and statistics will further prepare you for positions in a wide range of medical-related sectors.

The Online Clinical Research MSc programme comprises eight modules, culminating in a dissertation. Each module lasts eight weeks. You take one module at a time in order to study a specific subject in depth without distractions.

• Introduction to Clinical Research
• Ethical, Legal and Regulatory Considerations in Clinical Investigations
• Design and Conduct of the Clinical Protocol
• Good Clinical Practice in Managing and Monitoring Clinical Trials
• Biostatistics
• Information and Data Management
• Product Development in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech and Medical Device Industries
• Health Economics and Financial Management in Clinical Research Administration

Clinical Research MSc Dissertation

To undertake a piece of original public health research to demonstrate your mastery and integration of knowledge you have acquired during the programme. Description At the culmination of the programme students undertake an original, research project in an area of clinical research that applies the new knowledge and experience gained during the taught programme, including your understanding of quantitative or qualitative research methods.

The Online Clinical Research MSc programme takes, on average, 30 months to complete. However, since students progress at their own pace, you may choose to complete your studies in as little as 18 months or spread them over the six-year maximum.

For tuition fee information, please contact The University of Liverpool Online.

University of Liverpool

Since its foundation in 1881, the University of Liverpool has produced eight Nobel Prize winners. This academic excellence is one reason why almost three thousand professionals from more than 175 countries have chosen it for their online Masters degree. They also recognise that the University’s exclusive partnership with e-Learning experts Laureate Online Education provides a uniquely global perspective and stimulating educational experience.

About The University of Liverpool - Online Degrees

The University of Liverpool's online Masters students are seasoned professionals, with an average 12 years’ work experience. They have good reasons to choose the University of Liverpool:

1. Reputation – Liverpool is among the Top 10 eLearning institutions in the world (Source: FT.com)
2. Academic leadership – along with Oxford and Cambridge, it is a member of the Russell group of 20 major, research-intensive UK universities
3. Online expertise – Laureate Online Education specialises in delivering 100% online programmes around the world.
4. Relevance – our programmes replicate global business, requiring you to collaborate across disciplines and cultures to solve problems
5. Applicable knowledge – use what you learn in the workplace immediately
6. Networking – gain an international network of professional contacts and friends
7. Teaching – our instructors are academically renowned and have years of industry experience
8. Individual support – from your instructors and personal Programme Manager
9. Personalisation – Specialisation Tracks and elective modules let you customise your degree
10. Interactivity – small class sizes mean your ideas are constantly challenged
11. Flexibility – our 100% online learning environment means you can fit your degree into your work and personal life

Accreditation

The University of Liverpool, in common with all UK universities, is regulated and monitored by a government body, the QAA. Some UK universities have also been awarded a Royal Charter, which was granted to Liverpool in 1903.

Many countries, including the US and Canada, accept the standard of degrees awarded by UK universities as equivalent to their own.

Geographic restrictions

None. You do not need to be a UK resident as all our degrees are 100% online.

How it works

All University of Liverpool online Masters programmes are taught 100% via the Internet, giving career professionals access to a level of higher education that may otherwise be out of reach because of work or family responsibilities.

This accessibility is made possible because there are no fixed lecture times, the classroom is always open and there is no need to synchronise study with anyone else. In completing their assignments, students can interact with instructors and classmates whenever and wherever suits them best.

All courses are delivered online one at a time, so students can get to grips with the subject and explore it in real depth. We carefully compose each individual study group from a student body representing a wide variety of experience, so that feedback from classmates is stimulating and inspiring, bringing both specialist knowledge and fresh perspectives.

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