Overview

This Clinical Trials degree offered at the University of Birmingham produces skilled specialist trials staff and expert trial chief investigators of the future, ultimately improving the lives of people around the world.

The development of a more skilled research and clinical workforce will lead to exceptional and more efficient trials, ultimately improving lives locally, nationally and internationally.

Career opportunities

There are many exciting career opportunities in both academic institutions and industry within this growing field. Staff working on trials include a wide range of healthcare professionals, statisticians, economists, qualitative researchers, programmers, data managers, quality assurance officers, trial co-ordinators/project managers and trial administrators.

The programme provides a robust foundation for a transition to clinical trials research from other health-related research or a methodological background or as a new graduate wishing to launch your career in clinical trials. For those already working in clinical trials the programme develops further skills to augment progression in your current or next position.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analyses of Clinical Trials, Interpretation and Communication of Trial Findings

Delivery and Management of Clinical Trials

Design and Delivery of Further Clinical Trials

Early Phase Clinical Trials

Preparation and Set-up for a Clinical Trial

Selection, Collection and Reporting of Trial Outcomes

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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88

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67

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in a health or life sciences related subject (including medicine, pharmacy, nursing, psychology, health sciences), medical statistics or health economics.

Applicants who do not meet this requirement but who have relevant experience may be considered.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30420 GBP / year

≈ 30420 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

11250 GBP / year

≈ 11250 GBP / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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