Universities United Kingdom University of Sheffield Courses Clinical Research

Clinical Research
at University of Sheffield

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 24,400
Country Rank#12
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

This course is for people working, or aspiring to work, in the field of clinical or health-related research nationally or internationally. It is a route into research within healthcare, clinical research, academic or commercial settings and is excellent preparation for doctoral/PhD study.

We’ll provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to initiate and undertake high-quality clinical or health-related research projects. You’ll have the opportunity to critically appraise the methods and results of existing research and explore the implications of research for clinical and health-related practice.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to undertake and manage research and be prepared for research careers within national and international clinical and health-related settings.

There are two routes available:

Standard route
NIHR route for Academic Clinical Fellows in Medicine and Dentistry.

Course Content
Program structure

Core modules:
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Introduction to Statistics and Critical Appraisal
- Randomised Controlled Trials
- Practical Aspects of Clinical Research
- Dissertation
Entry Requirement
A 2:1 honours degree in a clinical subject or equivalent professional qualification and experience.

Applications for the NIHR route are only accepted from doctors and dental practitioners enrolled as Academic Clinical Fellows in the local NHS Deanery.

Entry requirements for international students

Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Other English language qualifications we accept
Fees & Scholarships
- Home : £10,800 per year
- Overseas : £24,400 per year
Career Prospect
After successfully completing your course, graduates have had the opportunity to secure roles in clinical research within clinical practice, research positions within clinical and health care organisations, academic research and research teaching roles or alternatively they have taken on further Doctoral and PhD study.

Cost Of Studying At University of Sheffield

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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Clinical Research at University of Sheffield