Why study Clinical Trials by Online Learning?
Our programme is unique, flexible and delivered by experts at the cutting edge of clinical trials theory and practice.
Unique programme
This is the first online programme encompassing the complete methodology of clinical trials. Through our virtual learning environment you can engage with peers from around the world and gain a broad perspective on the discipline. You will also learn about the latest developments through video lectures, podcasts and readings.
New for 2020-21
Please note that from 2020-21 we will be making changes to year 1 of our MSc Clinical Trials programme. These changes are designed to further improve the learning experience for our students and to allow us to continue providing a high quality, flexible learning environment that will develop new and support existing leaders in clinical trials
Further details of these improvements will be appear on our website in due course.
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Flexibility
This programme is ideal for health professionals who wish to gain a postgraduate qualification without taking a break from their work commitments.
You will have electronic access to the University library and its vast collection of e-journals and online textbooks.
You can study from home, part-time, and select modules suited to your career aspirations. Each year of our programme leads to a qualification, allowing full flexibility in response to your own circumstances.
Find out more about your online learning options
Postgraduate Professional Development
For working professionals who want to advance their knowledge through a postgraduate-level course(s), without the time or financial commitment of a full Masters, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate we offer stand alone courses through the Postgraduate Professional Development (PPD) scheme.
Find out more about the PPD scheme
Improved career prospects
Our programme is designed to enhance your existing training and equip you with the skills and knowledge required to lead clinical trials. A good number of our graduates have subsequently changed career or achieved promotion.
Impressive reputation
The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top universities, globally recognised for our research, development and innovation.
Embedded in the Edinburgh Medical School and with long standing links to NHS Lothian, our Programme benefits from the expertise of clinical academics and researchers in the field of clinical trials.
Molecular,Genetic and Population Health Sciences
Usher Institute of Population Health Sciences and Informatics
Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility