Postgraduate study in Clinical Trials
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
Ground breaking clinical trials: Crash2
Ian Roberts, Professor of Public Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, speaks about the ground breaking Crash2 clinical trial. This uncovered the importance of early treatment with tranexamic acid in bleeding trauma patients. The Crash2 Research Paper won BMJ Research Paper of the Year 2011 [external link]
Note: this and other videos are also available from our YouTube Channel [external link]
Course summary
| You study | Study period | Cost (2011-2012) | |
| MSc | 11 modules | 2-5 years | £10,845 |
| Postgraduate Diploma | 8 modules | 2-5 years | £8,580 |
| Postgraduate Certificate | 4 modules | 1-5 years | £6,300 |
| Individual modules | Studying individual modules is an ideal option if you wish to update your professional knowledge or sample the programme. The fee is £1,575 per module. | ||
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. Read about the Clinical Trials Unit at LSHTM [external link] being shortlisted for a prestigious BMJ Group Award for their role in Crash-2 clinical trial. This demonstrated the life-saving potential of a cheap drug and is up for BMJ Research Paper of the Year. Update, The Crash2 Research Paper won BMJ Research Paper of the Year 2011 [external link]
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.
Summary of key dates
| Application deadline | 30 June | ||
| Registration deadline | 31 August | ||
| Course starts | October | ||
| Examinations take place | June | ||