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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London: Clinical Trials (distance learning)
| Institution | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Interdepartmental |
| Web | www.lshtm.ac.uk/study |
| study@lshtm.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 20 7636 8636 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
The need for rigorous evaluation of healthcare is increasingly recognised worldwide. An important type of evaluation is the randomised controlled clinical trial. This programme provides an understanding of trials which will equip you to work in this increasingly important field.
You will develop knowledge and understanding of the key decisions surrounding the design, conduct, analysis and reporting of clinical trials. You will be trained to develop skills to scrutinise information, analyse critically, carry out research and communicate effectively.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Either a first or second class honours degree, or the equivalent, from a university or other institution acceptable to the University of London, in a subject appropriate to the course; or an appropriate professional or technical qualification, together with at least three years’ relevant experience, which satisfies the University as a qualification equivalent to a second class honours degree. All applications in this category will be considered on an individual basis. You will meet the English language requirement if you have passed, within the past three years: Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English when a minimum overall score of B or 190 is achieved; (IELTS) International English Language Testing System when an overall score of at least 7.0 is achieved with a minimum of 7.0 in the Written sub-test and a minimum of 5.5 in Listening, Reading and Speaking; Pearson Test of English (Academic) overall score of 68 or above, with a minimum of 68 in Writing and a minimum of 59 in Listening, Reading and Speaking; (TOEFL) iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language overall score of 100 or above with at least 24 in Writing, 23 in Speaking, 22 in Reading and 21 in Listening. |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
The need for rigorous evaluation of healthcare is increasingly recognised worldwide. An important type of evaluation is the randomised controlled clinical trial. This programme provides an understanding of trials which will equip you to work in this increasingly important field.
You will develop knowledge and understanding of the key decisions surrounding the design, conduct, analysis and reporting of clinical trials. You will be trained to develop skills to scrutinise information, analyse critically, carry out research and communicate effectively.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Either a first or second class honours degree, or the equivalent, from a university or other institution acceptable to the University of London, in a subject appropriate to the course; or an appropriate professional or technical qualification, together with at least three years’ relevant experience, which satisfies the University as a qualification equivalent to a second class honours degree. All applications in this category will be considered on an individual basis. You will meet the English language requirement if you have passed, within the past three years: Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English when a minimum overall score of B or 190 is achieved; (IELTS) International English Language Testing System when an overall score of at least 7.0 is achieved with a minimum of 7.0 in the Written sub-test and a minimum of 5.5 in Listening, Reading and Speaking; Pearson Test of English (Academic) overall score of 68 or above, with a minimum of 68 in Writing and a minimum of 59 in Listening, Reading and Speaking; (TOEFL) iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language overall score of 100 or above with at least 24 in Writing, 23 in Speaking, 22 in Reading and 21 in Listening. |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
The need for rigorous evaluation of healthcare is increasingly recognised worldwide. An important type of evaluation is the randomised controlled clinical trial. This programme provides an understanding of trials which will equip you to work in this increasingly important field.
You will develop knowledge and understanding of the key decisions surrounding the design, conduct, analysis and reporting of clinical trials. You will be trained to develop skills to scrutinise information, analyse critically, carry out research and communicate effectively.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Either a first or second class honours degree, or the equivalent, from a university or other institution acceptable to the University of London, in a subject appropriate to the course; or an appropriate professional or technical qualification, together with at least three years’ relevant experience, which satisfies the University as a qualification equivalent to a second class honours degree. All applications in this category will be considered on an individual basis. You will meet the English language requirement if you have passed, within the past three years: Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English when a minimum overall score of B or 190 is achieved; (IELTS) International English Language Testing System when an overall score of at least 7.0 is achieved with a minimum of 7.0 in the Written sub-test and a minimum of 5.5 in Listening, Reading and Speaking; Pearson Test of English (Academic) overall score of 68 or above, with a minimum of 68 in Writing and a minimum of 59 in Listening, Reading and Speaking; (TOEFL) iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language overall score of 100 or above with at least 24 in Writing, 23 in Speaking, 22 in Reading and 21 in Listening. |
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a world-leading centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health. Our mission is to improve health worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.
Highly ranked in various university league tables, LSHTM was named:
- #1 in the UK and #3 in the world for Public Health in ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022
- #1 in the UK for % of research published by female authors - …
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