MSc / PGCert / PGDip in Clinical Trials by Distance Learning

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
London, UK
Distance Learning

The need for rigorous evaluation of healthcare is increasingly recognised worldwide. An important type of evaluation is the randomised controlled clinical trial. This programme provides an understanding of trials which will equip you to work in this increasingly important field.

You will develop knowledge and understanding of the key decisions surrounding the design, conduct, analysis and reporting of clinical trials. You will be trained to develop skills to scrutinise information, analyse critically, carry out research and communicate effectively.

Who is it for?
This self-study programme is suitable both for those wishing to gain an overall understanding of trials before moving into the field, and those who have general or specialist experience in clinical trials and aim to broaden their role in the design, management, analysis and reporting of clinical trials in high-, middle- and low-income countries.

Structure

PG Certificate: 4 core modules
PG Diploma: 8 modules (4 core + 4 elective modules)
MSc: 11 modules (4 core, 5 elective + 2 compulsory modules)

Core modules:

Fundamentals of Clinical Trials
Basic Statistics for Clinical Trials
Clinical Trials in Practice
Reporting & Reviewing Clinical Trials

Other modules include:

Protocol Development
Trial Designs
Project Management & Research Co-ordination
Regulatory Affairs, Good Clinical Practice & Ethics
Data Management
Data Monitoring & Interim Analyses
Design & Analysis of Epidemiological Studies
Further Statistics for Clinical Trials
Cluster Randomised Trials
Integrating Report

View full programme structure and module choice

Entry requirements

Either a first or second class honours degree, or the equivalent, from a university or other institution acceptable to the University of London, in a subject appropriate to the programme;
Or an appropriate professional or technical qualification, together with at least three years’ relevant experience, which satisfies the University as a qualification equivalent to a second class honours degree. All applications in this category will be considered on an individual basis.

English Language Requirements
As part of the application process, applicants are required to demonstrate how they meet LSHTM/University of London’s minimum English Language requirements.

Video: School alumna Mariana Grings talks about her experience studying for the MSc Clinical Trials by distance learning, and how her studies have helped her job at a clinical research organisation

How To Apply

Applications for our distance learning programmes are administered by the University of London – find out how to apply.

Open days
Join us at our London campus open day on 12 February 2020 or online during our virtual open day on 4 March 2020 – find out more and register.

Get in touch
Contact the LSHTM study team

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