Clinical Research MClinRes, PGDip, PGCert (E-learning) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Newcastle University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Our Clinical Research MClinRes, PGDip, and PGCert allow you to study clinical research in the context of your workplace.


The suite of courses is a collaborative partnership with Newcastle Academic Health Partners. You'll gain knowledge and skills to perform to a high level in all aspects of clinical research. Our courses are for professionals in many different areas of the health service. This includes doctors and NMAHPs.


Our programmes encourage you to plan, conduct, analyse and write up clinical research. You'll do this in the context of your own professional role. You'll learn and develop skills in clinical research in your area of expertise. This is the most valuable way of consolidating the theory you'll learn on the course.


In the final year of your master's, you'll carry out your own research project. It is useful to have a workplace mentor for this. This is someone who can provide professional and specialist advice and guidance. The University will provide an academic supervisor to support your research.


You'll gain a strong theoretical as well as practical knowledge of clinical research. This helps support your current or future professional as well as leadership roles. Our programmes are UK based but globally aware. They reflect international collaborations and their requirements.


Our courses are suitable for any clinical research topic, including:


  • medical
  • surgical
  • mental health
  • allied health care


NIHR INSIGHT


The NIHR INSIGHT North East & Cumbria programme is fully-funding research masters courses to help early career health and care professionals. Our Clinical Research programme is eligible for this funding. To find out more and see if you are eligible, please visit the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).


NIHR Credentialed Postgraduate Certificate


The NIHR Credentialled Postgraduate Certificate in Research Delivery is a fully-funded PGCert course to help healthcare professionals engage in delivering research in their workplace. To find out if you are eligible for this, please visit the NIHR Researcher Credentials Framework webpage. 


Application to the course and the bursary are two separate processes. To apply for the bursary you need a student number, which you receive with confirmation of your application.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Our Clinical Research MClinRes, PGDip, and PGCert allow you to study clinical research in the context of your workplace.


The suite of courses is a collaborative partnership with Newcastle Academic Health Partners. You'll gain knowledge and skills to perform to a high level in all aspects of clinical research. Our courses are for professionals in many different areas of the health service. This includes doctors and NMAHPs.


Our programmes encourage you to plan, conduct, analyse and write up clinical research. You'll do this in the context of your own professional role. You'll learn and develop skills in clinical research in your area of expertise. This is the most valuable way of consolidating the theory you'll learn on the course.


In the final year of your master's, you'll carry out your own research project. It is useful to have a workplace mentor for this. This is someone who can provide professional and specialist advice and guidance. The University will provide an academic supervisor to support your research.


You'll gain a strong theoretical as well as practical knowledge of clinical research. This helps support your current or future professional as well as leadership roles. Our programmes are UK based but globally aware. They reflect international collaborations and their requirements.


Our courses are suitable for any clinical research topic, including:


  • medical
  • surgical
  • mental health
  • allied health care


NIHR INSIGHT


The NIHR INSIGHT North East & Cumbria programme is fully-funding research masters courses to help early career health and care professionals. Our Clinical Research programme is eligible for this funding. To find out more and see if you are eligible, please visit the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).


NIHR Credentialed Postgraduate Certificate


The NIHR Credentialled Postgraduate Certificate in Research Delivery is a fully-funded PGCert course to help healthcare professionals engage in delivering research in their workplace. To find out if you are eligible for this, please visit the NIHR Researcher Credentials Framework webpage. 


Application to the course and the bursary are two separate processes. To apply for the bursary you need a student number, which you receive with confirmation of your application.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
4.5+
2.7+
70+
125+

A 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject, an MBBS, BDS, or international equivalent. You must also have a workplace supervisor to support you in your studies. This is particularly important for students on the research delivery pathway and for those intending to complete the dissertation.


If you are applying for the accelerated programmes, you will only be considered if there is evidence of significant experience within the field of research and/or if you hold a degree classification of a first or 2:1 honours degree or equivalent. If you are in full-time employment you will also be invited to discuss with a selector the programme requirements together with your motivation, commitment and potential for study at masters level.

12 Months
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
4,300 GBP
International
4,350 GBP

Scholarships

Newcastle University Nigeria Future Leaders Scholarships (2026 entry)

Newcastle University Nigeria Future Leaders Scholarships (2026 entry)
Master Open

Value

$13518

Deadline

30 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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