Program Overview
The Clinical Research at University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a MSc 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 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 12,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Preston, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Clinical Research 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
- Introduction to postgraduate research
- Statistics for health
- Design and interpretation of clinical trials
- Optional module
- Advanced research methods
- Optional module
- Dissertation
- Dissertation (continued)
- Introduction to postgraduate research
- Statistics for health
- Design and interpretation of clinical trials
- Advanced research methods
- Optional module
- Optional module
- Dissertation
- Improving clinical care through implementation science
- Principles and methods of systematic review to inform clinical practice
- Writing and presentation skills
- Research, ethics and governance
- Epidemiology
- Service user engagement
- Professional development for research leadership
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- An Honours first degree (normally 2.1 or above) in a relevant subject from an approved HEI;
- GCSE grade C or equivalent in Mathematics;
- International English Language Testing System grade 7 or above with no sub-score lower than 6.5 (if applicable).
Desirable characteristics include the ability to:
- Demonstrate engagement with research;
- Demonstrate commitment to using research evidence to improve clinical practice;
- Articulate the anticipated benefit to their future career
Applicants will be considered on a case by case basis and will be interviewed by a panel including senior researchers, senior clinicians, NHS Managers and Patient, Public and Carer representatives, NIHR CLAHRC NWC funding.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) 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 University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
