Program Overview
The Clinical Research - Clinical Research (Leadership) at Newcastle University is a MClinRes programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Clinical Research - Clinical Research (Leadership) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 18,310 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Clinical Research - Clinical Research (Leadership) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Governance and Ethics
- Introduction to Research Study and Design Statistics
- Writing in a Research Setting
- Designing a Research Proposal
- Clinical Research Dissertation
- Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods
- Further Qualitative Research Methods
- Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods
- Further Quantitative Research Methods
- Developing yourself as a Leader
- Leadership Coaching
- Strategic Leadership within Healthcare
- Clinical Trials
- Clinical Research Statistics
- Ageing and Health
- Clinical Epidemiology
- Dr Fraser Birrell\xa0(Degree Programme Director, Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer
- Professor Elaine McColl\xa0(Director Newcastle Clinical Trials Unit)
- Dr Rachel Duncan\xa0(Clinical Senior Lecturer/Consultant)
- Professor Julia Newton\xa0(Dean of Clinical Medicine and Clinical Professor of Ageing and Medicine)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A\xc2\xa02:2 honours degree\xc2\xa0in a relevant subject, an MBBS, BDS, or international equivalent.\xc2\xa0You also need to have a\xc2\xa0workplace mentor\xc2\xa0to 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\xc2\x92 post-qualification experience.
International StudentsTo study this course you need to meet the following\xc2\xa0English\xc2\xa0Language requirements:
Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall\xc2\xa0(with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,310 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,310 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Newcastle University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Newcastle University
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, which trades as Newcastle University, is a public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It has overseas campuses in Singapore and...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months