Program Overview
The Clinical Trials - MScDipCert at The University of Edinburgh is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 months, delivered Online. 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 Trials - MScDipCert 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 4,335 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,335 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Clinical Trials - MScDipCert 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
- [\'Clinical Trials Foundation Module\', \'Introduction to Clinical Trials\', \'Good Clinical Practice, Ethics and Regulatroy Issues\', \'Principles of Clinical Trial Management\', \'Clinical Trials in Special Populations\', \'Patient and Public Involvement\', \'Study Design\', \'Monitoring and Audit\', \'Translational Imaging and Clinical Trials\', \'Commercial Aspects of Drug Discovery\', "To be awarded the full master\'s degree, you must complete an MSc dissertation project."]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You will need a strong background, at least a 2:1 or its equivalent at undergraduate level, in one of the following areas:
- medicine
- nursing
- pharmacy
- life sciences
- biological sciences
If you fall below these requirements but have three to five years of relevant work experience we will consider your eligibility on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us with details of your experience before applying so can assess your suitability.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you will need to meet the minimum standards set out by the College and recommended by the University.
You will also need to be able to provide documentation of your proficiency, either through Certificate or Letter of English Language Competence.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 4,335 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,335 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 4,335 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,335 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh 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 The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 14 September 2026
- Start Date 14 September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
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