As an Applied Clinical Research student, you will receive the necessary knowledge and skills to design, conduct and evaluate human clinical trials of medical devices. You will learn how medical device products affect the human body, how new products are developed and brought to market, and how to design and conduct ethical and scientific medical research.
Upon completion of this program, you will have the knowledge and competencies industry executives identify as essential to the successful clinical research leader including the science of medical research, medical product regulations, research ethics, study management and operations, and risk management as well as effective communication and leadership.
Why choose this course?
The MRes Applied Clinical Research program has been designed to serve healthcare professionals working in fields such as nursing, audiology, midwifery, physiotherapy, psychology, and radiology, and medical sciences graduates wanting to embark on a Master of Research degree focusing on human health and disease.
- This program equips graduates with the skills and subject-specific knowledge needed to pursue a research-based career in clinical medicine and healthcare.
- It focuses on clinical research (e.g. audits, clinical outcome measures, quality improvement, qualitative or quantitative), and provides ideal training for students who want to enhance their careers within the NHS and health sector, or subsequently wish to move onto a Ph.D. program, or who simply wish to undertake a significant research (120 credits) project at Masters level.
- Completion of the course will lead to a professionally recognized qualification, being externally approved by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
