Course Duration

One year

Syllabus for M.Sc. in Clinical Research (One Year)

Course Structure

The course is divided into three core areas accounting for Semesters I and II. Semester I contributes 60% of the marks and Semester II contributes 40% of the marks required to gain the award of MSc in Clinical Research from Cranfield University.

Semester I

Eight compulsory modules structured to provide the scientific, technological, managerial, ethical and commercial aspects of this complex topic (40% of MSc award)

Module 1 – Discovery and development of new medicinal therapies, diagnostics and technologies
Module 2 – Experimental Methods I: Research Design and Methodology
Module 3 – Experimental Methods II: Experimental Design, Analysis and Interpretation for Studies in Humans
Module 4 – Research Governance and Ethics
Module 5 – Integrated Preclinical Studies
Module 6 – Clinical Evaluation I: Practical and Scientific Perspectives of Evaluation of Putative New Medical Interventions
Module 7 – Clinical Evaluation II: Regulatory Requirements and Marketing-Research Interface
Module 8 – Clinical Research Operations Management

Group Project (20% of MSc award)

This innovative learning approach allows the students to apply the knowledge and skills gained during the taught course to prepare a substantial dossier of required documentation for a clinical research programme. The student will need to be able to do this as a member of a team, contributing to the overall project and taking responsibility for a particular area.

Semester II

Individual Project (40% of MSc award)

A four month personal research project undertaken in industry or academia to allow each student to demonstrate their independent learning ability and interest in advancing their knowledge through the pursuit of independent research and/or development work in an area related to clinical research. The research project is undertaken either in a pharmaceutical company, CRO, clinical research site, hospital or an academic facility. During the research project you will be supported by your ICRI tutor to help you through the critical months establishing yourself as a clinical research professional.

Note: The Academic committee reserves a right to make changes in the syllabus as and when required.

Course timings:

Monday – Friday, full time

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