Clinical Trials (MSc and Postgraduate Diploma)
Is this course for me?
"This [online] course is suitable for those who have general or specialist experience in clinical trials and aims to broaden their role in the design, management, analysis and reporting of clinical trials as well as for those wishing to gain an understanding of trials before moving into this increasingly important field."
Professor Diana Elbourne, Course Director
Course summary
| You study | Study period | Cost (2010-2011) | |
| MSc | 11 modules | 2-5 years | £10,025 |
| Diploma | 4 modules | 1-5 years | £5,910 |
| Short courses | You can take individual modules as short courses. This is an ideal option if you wish to update your professional knowledge or sample the programme. The fees are £1,685 for core modules and £880 for advanced modules. | ||
Course aims
The course aims to develop:
- a theoretical and practical understanding of the issues involved in the design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of randomised controlled trials of health interventions.
- skills to scrutinize information, to critically analyse and carry out research, and to communicate effectively.
Prestige
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is the leading postgraduate medical institution in Europe in the subjects of public health and tropical medicine.
Excellent support
You are supported by an Online Learning Environment which includes 'try it yourself' questions with hints and feedback; animations; interactive diagrams and tables; vibrant graphics; and asynchronous discussion boards.
Scholarships
Please note that applications are open for two scholarships to study the Distance Learning MSc Clinical Trials course commencing October 2010. These scholarships are offered by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and the IKP Centre for Technology in Public Health (ICTPH).
Summary of key dates
| Application deadline | 30 June | ||
| Registration deadline | 31 August | ||
| Course starts | October | ||
| Examinations take place | June | ||