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. For more information: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/molecular-clinical-medicine/clinical-trials/home The MSc programme launches on the 16th September 2013 and the application deadline is the 30th August 2013. For more information please contact the MSc Administrator: [log in to unmask] Kind Regards