M.Sc (Clinical Research)
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 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.
Special features
Course contributors include senior academics and medical professionals from NUI 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.
HRB Fellowship
The HRB-CRFG MSc Clinical Research Fellowship is awarded to assist a select number of graduate students entering the programme to gain experience in day-to-day clinical research activities. The fellowship students will work in the HRB Clinical Research Facility Galway for a defined period, across a variety of disciplines including clinical, co-ordinator/project management, data management, pharmacovigilance, quality and regulatory affairs, and research support. Fellowship students will gain a greater understanding of the practical conduct of clinical research, clinical research practice guidelines and data entry requirements. These skills will contribute to students’ overall learning and are transferable to clinical research practice in medicine, nursing and related healthcare-related specialties.
The fellowship is only open to full-time MSc Clinical Research Students who have been offered and have accepted a place on the programme. For more information get in touch with the course leaders.
Eligibility criteria
- Offered and accepted a full-time position on the MSc in Clinical Research programme.
- Available to commence the fellowship at HRB-CRFG commencing 1 October 2019.
- Be available to commit to working 20 hours per week at the HRB-CRFG.
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Scholarships Available
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Entry Requirements
Students must have completed either of the following:
- An undergraduate degree in medicine
- Other healthcare-related undergraduate degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Honours, Grade 1*.
- Biomedical science-related undergraduate degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Honours, Grade 1*.
Applicants from non-healthcare related degrees will be considered (minimum requirement of 2nd Class Honours, Grade 1*) on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the coordinators.
Applicants with significant relevant experience will also be considered for this programme.
For applicants where English is a second language, we will adhere to NUI Galway guidelines of requiring IELTS scores of 6.5, TOEFL scores of 88 and/or Pearson PTE scores of 61 with no less than 6.5 in any component.
Those who do not meet the primary entry criteria as described above will be declined entry into the programme. The remaining applicants will be reviewed in closer detail.
Significant weight will be placed on A) the applicant’s essay describing their motivation for applying for this course and their career aspirations following the successful completion of the MSc, B) the applicant’s referee’s comments and C) the applicant’s previous academic performance.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
15200 EUR
Annual Cost of Living: 12150 EUR
Application Fee: 35 EUR
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