Dear Colleague,
MSc Clinical Trials by Online Distance Learning
The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility and the Edinburgh Clinical
Trials Unit is launching a MSc in Clinical Trials on the 16th September 2013.
This
is the first online programme encompassing the complete methodology of
clinical trials. Through a virtual learning environment, students can
engage with peers from around the world and gain a broad perspective on
the discipline. They will also learn about the latest developments
through video lectures, podcasts and readings.
There are three options:
- Certificate
level - Compulsory courses including Introduction to Clinical Trials
and Good Clinical Practice, Ethics and Regulatory Issues. In addition
there are a range of optional courses such as Translational
Pharmacology, Clinical Trial Management, Health Economics, and
Statistical Aspects of Clinical Trials
- Diploma level - choose from the extensive list of courses.
- Masters level – includes the production of a Clinical Trials e-Portfolio, which will include three components of written work.
The MSc programme launches on the 16th September 2013 and the application deadline is the 30th August 2013.
Kind Regards
