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Clinical Research MClinRes, PGDip, PGCert (E-learning)

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Overview

The suite of courses is a collaborative partnership with Newcastle Academic Health Partners. You'll gain knowledge and skills to perform to a high level in all aspects of clinical research. Our courses are for professionals in many different areas of the health service. This includes doctors and NMAHPs.

Our programmes encourage you to plan, conduct, analyse and write up clinical research. You'll do this in the context of your own professional role. You'll learn and develop skills in clinical research in your area of expertise. This is the most valuable way of consolidating the theory you'll learn on the course.

In the final year of your master's, you'll carry out your own research project. It is useful to have a workplace mentor for this. This is someone who can provide professional and specialist advice and guidance. The University will provide an academic supervisor to support your research.

You'll gain a strong theoretical as well as practical knowledge of clinical research. This helps support your current or future professional as well as leadership roles. Our programmes are UK based but globally aware. They reflect international collaborations and their requirements.

Our courses are suitable for any clinical research topic, including:

Important information

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Your course and study experience - disclaimers and terms and conditions

Please rest assured we make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the programmes, services and facilities described. However, it may be necessary to make changes due to significant disruption, for example in response to Covid-19.

View our Academic experience page, which gives information about your Newcastle University study experience for the academic year 2025-26.

See our terms and conditions and student complaints information, which gives details of circumstances that may lead to changes to programmes, modules or University services.

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NIHR INSIGHT

The NIHR INSIGHT North East & Cumbria programme is fully-funding research masters courses to help early career health and care professionals. Our Clinical Research programme is eligible for this funding. To find out more and see if you are eligible, please visit the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

NIHR Credentialed Postgraduate Certificate

The NIHR Credentialled Postgraduate Certificate in Research Delivery is a fully-funded PGCert course to help healthcare professionals engage in delivering research in their workplace. To find out if you are eligible for this, please visit the NIHR Researcher Credentials Framework webpage.

Application to the course and the bursary are two separate processes. To apply for the bursary you need a student number, which you receive with confirmation of your application.

Qualifications explained

Find out about the different qualification options for this course.

MClinRes

An MClinRes is a taught master’s degree. It allows you to study clinical research in the context of your workplace. It typically includes:

You can study part time or accelerated.

Find out about different types of postgraduate qualifications

PGCert

A PGCert is awarded if you successfully complete half of the taught modules (60 credits).

Find out about different types of postgraduate qualifications.

PGDip

A PGDip is awarded if you successfully complete all of the taught modules (120 credits).

Find out about different types of postgraduate qualifications

What you'll learn

Some of the core learning outcomes of our programmes include:

Modules

You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.

Course content changes

The module information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.

To find out more please see our terms and conditions.

Optional modules availability

Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.

MClinRes 4853P modules

Compulsory modules

* The dissertation will be undertaken in the field of the degree programme studied.

Optional modules

OR

You also take 40 credits from the list of optional modules below:

PGDip 3475P modules

Compulsory modules

Optional modules

OR

You also take 40 credits from the list of optional modules below:

PGCert 3107P modules (Standard pathway)

Compulsory modules

PGCert 3107P modules (Research Delivery pathway)

Compulsory modules

How you'll learn

Delivery and teaching methods

You'll learn online, so you can choose to study anytime and anywhere. This flexibility means that you can fit your studies around your other commitments. It will also allow you to develop your online digital literacy skills.

The courses offer a range of modules to choose from so that you can gain the research skills you need. The master's research project can involve a topic of your choice in line with the needs of your day-to-day job.

We'll provide you with an email address. You'll also receive an account on Canvas (our managed learning environment). Canvas is accessible across a variety of operating systems and browsers.

You don’t need to attend any classes on campus. Instead, you’ll need access to a computer, and hardware to take part in group discussion and seminars.

As part of the course, you’ll take part in ‘good clinical practice’ training. This is mandatory for professionals who conduct clinical research. If you can prove that you’ve already completed this training, you won’t need to repeat it.

Assessment methods

Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of:

Additional assessment information

You'll undertake a single research project. Projects will offer diverse experiences in research techniques and methods. This will be across the range of research activities in the Faculty of Medical Sciences. You'll work in collaboration with your own workplace environment.

Support

You'll work with an academic tutor to guide you through your studies.

For the master's project, you'll need to nominate a workplace mentor. They will provide professional and specialist advice and guidance. They’ll also:

Student Support

Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to support from:

You'll also be assigned an academic member of staff, who will be your personal tutor throughout your time with us. They can help with academic and personal issues.

Your teaching and learning is also supported by Canvas. Canvas is a Virtual Learning Environment. You'll use Canvas to submit your assignments and access your:

Our staff

Academics, researchers and NHS clinicians deliver the courses. They are all research-active or in NHS research and development teams. They are also part of clinical networks.

Our teaching staff includes:

Your development

Upon completion of our programmes, you'll be able to:

Your future

Applicants may wish to progress their career in a research-intensive clinical environment. Our courses are also for anyone wishing to introduce clinical research into their workplace. Our graduates include:

Our programmes also provide a route into:

Many of our students go on to publish in peer-reviewed journals. An excellent example Greig Taylor, Research Fellow in Paediatric Dentistry. He studied for a MClinRes and was recently published in the online International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry.

Our Careers Service

Our expert Careers Service is here to help you take the next steps in your professional life. We will support you while you’re studying with us and for up to three years after you graduate.\ \ You will have access to expert one-to-one advice and guidance through our campus careers centre and online, along with digital resources, workshops, networking opportunities, and careers and recruitment events.\ \ We’ve been awarded 5 QS Stars for Student Employability (2025). Many of our degrees are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses. We are committed to helping you access real-world experience opportunities and develop key skills through paid work placements and internships.

Visit our Careers Service website

Quality and ranking

Recognition of professional qualifications outside of the UK

If you’re studying an accredited degree and thinking about working in Europe after you graduate, the best place to find current information is the UK Government’s guidance on recognition of UK professional qualifications in EU member states. This official resource explains whether your profession is regulated in another country, what steps you need to take, and which organisation you should contact.

Facilities

You'll have access to services that will develop graduate and research skills. With these, you'll enhance personal development and employability. Our facilities include:

Fees, Funding and Scholarships

Tuition fees for 2026 entry (per year)

Qualification: PGCert Part time
Home students Part time: 12 months Tuition fees (per year) £4,300
International students Part time: 12 months Tuition fees (per year) £4,350
Qualification: PGDip Part time
Home students Part time: 24 months Tuition fees (per year) £4,300
International students Part time: 24 months Tuition fees (per year) £4,350
Qualification: MClinRes Part time
Home students Part time: 36 months Tuition fees (per year) £4,300
International students Part time: 36 months Tuition fees (per year) £4,350
Qualification: CPD modules Part time
Home students Part time: Please contact us Tuition fees (per year) Please contact us
International students Part time: Please contact us Tuition fees (per year) Please contact us

Tuition fee increases

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals - tuition fee status

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support. You may be eligible for a scholarship worth 25% off the international fee. Search our funding database.

If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance here.

Scholarships

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our searchable postgraduate funding page for more information.

What you're paying for

Tuition fees include the costs of:

Find out more about:

Deposit

If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you may have to pay a deposit.

You can check this in the How to apply section.

Funding deadlines

If you're applying for funding, always check the funding application deadline. This deadline may be earlier than the application deadline for your course.

For some funding schemes, you need to have received an offer of a place on a course before you can apply for the funding.

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Entry requirements

The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry.

Academic entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject, an MBBS, BDS, or international equivalent. You also need to have a workplace mentor to support you in your studies.

We also consider professionals who have an appropriate degree, or equivalent professional qualifications. You must work in a relevant field and have two years’ post-qualification experience.

If you are applying for the accelerated programmes, you will only be considered if there is evidence of significant experience within the field of research and/or if you hold a degree classification of a first or 2:1 honours degree or equivalent. If you are in full-time employment you will also be invited to discuss with a selector the programme requirements together with your motivation, commitment and potential for study at masters level.

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English Language requirements

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This policy applies to all undergraduate and postgraduate admissions at Newcastle University. It is intended to provide information about our admissions policies and procedures to applicants and potential applicants, to their advisors and family members, and to staff of the University.

University Admissions Policy and related policies and procedures

Credit transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can allow you to convert existing relevant university-level knowledge, skills and experience into credits towards a qualification. Find out more about the RPL policy which may apply to this course

How to apply

Before you start

Start Dates

The course starts in September.

Closing Dates

The course application deadline for 2026 entry is to be confirmed

PG Certificate in Clinical Research Delivery - once you've received and accepted an offer, you'll then need to apply for a bursary. Read more.

Specialised application information

The following e-learning Clinical Research courses are available:

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*Please specify in your personal statement if you're applying for the Standard Pathway or Research Delivery Pathway (PG Cert 3107P).

**If you are applying for a CPD module you should apply on the CPD programme (6053P) and please include the module name and code you wish to study in your personal statement, eg 'I would like to study the CPD Clinical Trials module (MCR 8015).'

Deposit

All International students

If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you must pay a deposit or submit an official letter of sponsorship. The deposit is payable after you receive an offer to study with us. This deposit is non-refundable and will be deducted from your tuition fees when you register. You may also be subject to academic and English language qualification verification, confirmation of funds and credibility interviews.

International students who received an offer before 18 March 2026

International students Bangladesh, Ghana, Myanmar, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan who received an offer after 18 March 2026

All International students (excluding those from the markets above) who received an offer after 18 March 2026

Programme codes

Qualification: PGCert Part time
Part time: 12 months Programme Code: 3107P
Qualification: PGDip Part time
Part time: 24 months Programme Code: 3475P
Qualification: MClinRes Part time
Part time: 36 months Programme Code: 4853P
Qualification: CPD modules Part time
Part time: Please contact us Programme Code: 6053P

Using the application portal

The application portal has instructions to guide you through your application. It will tell you what documents you need and how to upload them.

You can choose to start your application, save your details and come back to complete it later.

If you’re ready, you can select Apply Online and you’ll be taken directly to the application portal.

Alternatively you can find out more about applying on our applications and offers pages.

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If you have specific questions about this course you can contact:

Programme Coordinator\ Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 2338\ Email: epgclinres@ncl.ac.uk

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