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2021/2022

MSc (Clinical Trials)

NFQ Level 9, Major Award

(Online)

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure that the programme and module content as described in the University's Calendar and Book of Modules for the 2021-22 academic year are accurate. However, due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, no guarantee is given that programme/module content, delivery and assessment may not be altered, cancelled, replaced, augmented or otherwise amended. Any changes will ensure the same competencies and Learning Outcomes are met. Programme and/or Module Coordinators will communicate any such changes to students.

The MSc in Clinical Trials is a part-time programme delivered wholly online and runs for three 10-week blocks beginning in late September.

Students must satisfactorily complete modules to the value of 30 credits.

Core modules
EH6131 Dissertation in Clinical Trials (online) (15 credits)
EH6134 Research Methods for Clinical Trials (10 credits)
EH6135 Embedding Research in Clinical Trials (5 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2021/2022 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2021/2022.

Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc in Clinical Trials (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

  • Design methodologically sound clinical trials;
  • Employ the appropriate analysis methods with confidence and expertise;
  • Write a clinical trial protocol and/or ethics application;
  • Lead a clinical trial that complies with the highest ethical, legal, regulatory and scientific standards;
  • Critically evaluate a published clinical trial;
  • Embed primary methodological research in clinical trials;
  • Scrutinise new information in critical, evaluative and analytical ways.

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