MSc (Clinical Research)-full-time or part-time University of Galway

Award	Attendance	Study	Duration	Start	Domestic fees	International fees
MSc	On-Campus	Full-time	1 years	September	find out	find out

Course overview

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 University of Galway and Year 2 is completed by a combination of distance learning, and on-site modules delivered by University of Galway. A full-time one-year option is available to students who wish to complete the MSc in a full-time capacity.

Top L-R: Colm McElwain, Thomas S., Niamh Hurney. Middle L-R: Nathan Devaney, Josie Carroll, Chloe Ryan. Bottom L-Rt: Dr Sonja Khan (Lecturer), Dr Elaine Loughlin, Dr Sarah Gorey and Professor Andrew Smyth (Course Director)

Special features
Course contributors include senior academics and medical professionals from University of Galway, and Saolta University Health Care Group who are actively engaged in clinical research. This programme is closely linked with the HRB Clinical Research Facility, Galway.

Course webinar recording
Watch recording from Virtual Postgraduate Open Day, November 2020, here.

HRB fellowship: call for HRB-CRFG Fellowship Applications
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Photo of HRB-CRFG Fellowship Students from 2022, L-R:: Frank Wu, Aoife Lyons, Laith Al-Sabek

Eligibility criteria

Allied University of Galway courses

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Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System.

Assessment will take the form of formal, end-of-module examinations as well as continuous assessment, evaluation of contribution to group discussions and module projects. Semester One exams take place in December; Semester Two exams take place in April/May. The research thesis is submitted in August.