Clinical Research (MSc) (1MCR1)
The objective of this Master of Science course is to provide training for the next generation of healthcare workers in the clinical research arena. The course aims to provide a platform for achieving greater efficiencies in applying medical discoveries to clinical practice. It is aimed at qualified individuals who wish to become independent clinical investigators or those who wish to seek employment in leadership positions in clinical research teams.
The MSc (Clinical Research) is intended to be a part-time two-year programme of academic study in Clinical Research Methodology. Year 1 will be spent at NUI Galway and Year 2 is completed by a combination of distance learning, and on-site modules delivered by NUI Galway. A full-time one-year option is available to students who wish to complete the MSc in a full-time capacity.
Subjects in this course are:-
Compulsory Modules (Core):-
Semester 1
- MD510 Fundamentals of Health Research and Evaluation Methods; 10ECTS
- MD511 Introduction to Biostatistics I; 10ECTS
- MD1602 Introduction to the Ethical and Regulatory Frameworks of Clinical Research; 10ECTS
Additional Modules (Optional):-
Semester 1 and 2
- MD513 Introduction to Biostatistics II; 10ECTS
- MD514 Introduction to Research Methods for Randomized Controlled Trials; 10ECTS
- MD515 Systematic Review Methods; 10ECTS
- MD516 Translational Medicine; 10ECTS
- MD517 Clinical Research Administration; 10ECTS
- EC584 Health Systems and Policy Analysis; 10ECTS
- EC572 Health Technology Assessment; 10ECTS
- MD518 Observational and Analytical Research Methods; 10ECTS
- MD1600 Bio-Ethics; 10ECTS
- MD1601 Biobank—Advanced Clinical Application and Clinical Testing; 10ECTS
- MD1528 First in Human, Early Phase Clinical Trials; 10ECTS
PLUS
- MD520 Thesis (30 ECTS), completed over the one-year period. Thesis defence will be completed at NUI Galway.
