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University of Exeter: Leading Clinical Research Delivery (Online)
| Institution | University of Exeter View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Clinical and Biomedical Sciences |
| Web | https://www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| ESEEnquiries@exeter.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1392 727272 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
The MSc Leading Clinical Research Delivery at Exeter is one of only three NIHR-AoMRC funded, fully online MSc programmes, developed in line with the NIHR-AoMRC Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework. It supports practising clinical professionals aspiring to work in the clinical research delivery workforce.
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Examine the infrastructures and policies shaping clinical research, learn how to engage with patients, plan projects, manage budgets and gain practical experience by supporting current clinical research projects.
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Benefit from flexible access to high-quality interactive online learning modules tailored to meet the challenges and opportunities for clinical research in the 21st Century NHS, whilst supporting the Government’s plan to create a world-leading UK clinical research environment. The report Saving and Improving Lives: The Future of UK Clinical Research Delivery provides further detail of the ambitious vision for the future of clinical research delivery.
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Provides a number of opportunities to apply for fully funded places for eligible applicants, in some cases with additional funding for back-fill of role or study-time to facilitate study (see funding section below).
Read our FAQs to learn more about what's involved on a Master's Leading Clinical Research Delivery course.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally a minimum 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Relevant clinical or professional experience (more than two years post-qualification) may be taken into consideration as evidence of equivalency. Applicants will be experienced healthcare professionals from any registered healthcare discipline, such as medicine, nursing, midwifery and the allied health professions (including pharmacists and healthcare scientists), or those who have worked in a relevant role for at least two years (e.g. clinical trials manager, clinical research practitioners, university postdoctoral researcher). The target audience for this programme are clinical researchers based in NHS / public funded healthcare settings in England. We also welcome applicants from academia, social care, the devolved UK nations and countries outside the UK for whom the content is relevant. Students who have successfully completed the PGCert will be eligible to join the PGDip / MSc programme with their prior learning recognised. As part of your application, you will need to upload a completed PDF version of the linked Expression of Interest Form in the references section of University Admissions Portal. Please note: The 2026-27 Expression of Interest form will be available shortly. If you are joining the University of Exeter Leading Clinical Research Programme following completion of the PGCert Leading Clinical Research Delivery at another institution, you should contact us at the point of application to confirm use of credits for the APL process. Please ensure you select the correct course (see details on the Expression of Interest form). You will also need to complete the APL process alongside your application. Students joining who have prior experience who have level 7 credits from another institution can use the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process. You should read the information regarding the APL process before applying. The course attracts bursary funding for eligible students a number of sources. Information about bursaries can be found in the Funding and scholarships section. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | Online Study Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
The MSc Leading Clinical Research Delivery at Exeter is one of only three NIHR-AoMRC funded, fully online MSc programmes, developed in line with the NIHR-AoMRC Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework. It supports practising clinical professionals aspiring to work in the clinical research delivery workforce.
-
Examine the infrastructures and policies shaping clinical research, learn how to engage with patients, plan projects, manage budgets and gain practical experience by supporting current clinical research projects.
-
Benefit from flexible access to high-quality interactive online learning modules tailored to meet the challenges and opportunities for clinical research in the 21st Century NHS, whilst supporting the Government’s plan to create a world-leading UK clinical research environment. The report Saving and Improving Lives: The Future of UK Clinical Research Delivery provides further detail of the ambitious vision for the future of clinical research delivery.
-
Provides a number of opportunities to apply for fully funded places for eligible applicants, in some cases with additional funding for back-fill of role or study-time to facilitate study (see funding section below).
Read our FAQs to learn more about what's involved on a Master's Leading Clinical Research Delivery course.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally a minimum 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Relevant clinical or professional experience (more than two years post-qualification) may be taken into consideration as evidence of equivalency. Applicants will be experienced healthcare professionals from any registered healthcare discipline, such as medicine, nursing, midwifery and the allied health professions (including pharmacists and healthcare scientists), or those who have worked in a relevant role for at least two years (e.g. clinical trials manager, clinical research practitioners, university postdoctoral researcher). The target audience for this programme are clinical researchers based in NHS / public funded healthcare settings in England. We also welcome applicants from academia, social care, the devolved UK nations and countries outside the UK for whom the content is relevant. Students who have successfully completed the PGCert will be eligible to join the PGDip / MSc programme with their prior learning recognised. As part of your application, you will need to upload a completed PDF version of the linked Expression of Interest Form in the references section of University Admissions Portal. Please note: The 2026-27 Expression of Interest form will be available shortly. If you are joining the University of Exeter Leading Clinical Research Programme following completion of the PGCert Leading Clinical Research Delivery at another institution, you should contact us at the point of application to confirm use of credits for the APL process. Please ensure you select the correct course (see details on the Expression of Interest form). You will also need to complete the APL process alongside your application. Students joining who have prior experience who have level 7 credits from another institution can use the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process. You should read the information regarding the APL process before applying. The course attracts bursary funding for eligible students a number of sources. Information about bursaries can be found in the Funding and scholarships section. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | Online Study Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
The MSc Leading Clinical Research Delivery at Exeter is one of only three NIHR-AoMRC funded, fully online MSc programmes, developed in line with the NIHR-AoMRC Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework. It supports practising clinical professionals aspiring to work in the clinical research delivery workforce.
-
Examine the infrastructures and policies shaping clinical research, learn how to engage with patients, plan projects, manage budgets and gain practical experience by supporting current clinical research projects.
-
Benefit from flexible access to high-quality interactive online learning modules tailored to meet the challenges and opportunities for clinical research in the 21st Century NHS, whilst supporting the Government’s plan to create a world-leading UK clinical research environment. The report Saving and Improving Lives: The Future of UK Clinical Research Delivery provides further detail of the ambitious vision for the future of clinical research delivery.
-
Provides a number of opportunities to apply for fully funded places for eligible applicants, in some cases with additional funding for back-fill of role or study-time to facilitate study (see funding section below).
Read our FAQs to learn more about what's involved on a Master's Leading Clinical Research Delivery course.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally a minimum 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Relevant clinical or professional experience (more than two years post-qualification) may be taken into consideration as evidence of equivalency. Applicants will be experienced healthcare professionals from any registered healthcare discipline, such as medicine, nursing, midwifery and the allied health professions (including pharmacists and healthcare scientists), or those who have worked in a relevant role for at least two years (e.g. clinical trials manager, clinical research practitioners, university postdoctoral researcher). The target audience for this programme are clinical researchers based in NHS / public funded healthcare settings in England. We also welcome applicants from academia, social care, the devolved UK nations and countries outside the UK for whom the content is relevant. Students who have successfully completed the PGCert will be eligible to join the PGDip / MSc programme with their prior learning recognised. As part of your application, you will need to upload a completed PDF version of the linked Expression of Interest Form in the references section of University Admissions Portal. Please note: The 2026-27 Expression of Interest form will be available shortly. If you are joining the University of Exeter Leading Clinical Research Programme following completion of the PGCert Leading Clinical Research Delivery at another institution, you should contact us at the point of application to confirm use of credits for the APL process. Please ensure you select the correct course (see details on the Expression of Interest form). You will also need to complete the APL process alongside your application. Students joining who have prior experience who have level 7 credits from another institution can use the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process. You should read the information regarding the APL process before applying. The course attracts bursary funding for eligible students a number of sources. Information about bursaries can be found in the Funding and scholarships section. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | Online Study Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
- The MSc Leading Clinical Research Delivery at Exeter is one of only three NIHR-AoMRC funded, fully online programmes, developed in line with the NIHR-AoMRC
Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework. It supports practising clinical professionals aspiring to work in clinical research.
-
Practically focused course that builds the necessary networks to gain the skills and confidence required to lead and support clinical research.
-
Examine the infrastructures and policies shaping clinical research, learn how to engage with patients, plan projects, manage budgets and gain practical experience by supporting a current clinical research project.
-
Benefit from flexible access to high-quality interactive online learning modules tailored to meet the challenges and opportunities for clinical research in the 21st Century NHS, whilst supporting the Government’s plan to create a world-leading UK clinical research environment. The report Saving and Improving Lives: The Future of UK Clinical Research Delivery provides further detail of the ambitious vision for the future of clinical research delivery.
-
We are anticipating that there will be some bursaries from the Department of Health and Social Care, available to applicants who are NHS / publicly funded healthcare professionals in England for September 2023 entry to the Leading Clinical Research Delivery programme. Application to be considered for such bursary funding can be made on the Expression of Interest form as part of your application.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally a minimum 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Relevant clinical or professional experience (more than two years post-qualification) may be taken into consideration as evidence of equivalency. Applicants will be experienced healthcare professionals from any registered healthcare discipline, such as medicine, nursing, midwifery and the allied health professions (including pharmacists and healthcare scientists), or those who have worked in a relevant role for at least two years (e.g. clinical trials manager, clinical research practitioners, university postdoctoral researcher). The target audience for this programme are clinical researchers based in NHS / public funded healthcare settings in England. We also welcome applicants from academia, social care, the devolved UK nations and countries outside the UK for whom the content is relevant. Students who have successfully completed the PGCert will be eligible to join the PGDip / MSc programme with their prior learning recognised. Students joining the University of Exeter from another institution can use the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process. You should read the information regarding the APL process before applying: APL process. Students who are currently undertaking the PGCert at Exeter and wish to progress to the PgDip/MSc should email CMH_Admissions@exeter.ac.uk at the point of application to confirm use of credits for APL purposes. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | Online Study Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
- The MSc Leading Clinical Research Delivery at Exeter is one of only three NIHR-AoMRC funded, fully online programmes, developed in line with the NIHR-AoMRC
Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework. It supports practising clinical professionals aspiring to work in clinical research.
-
Practically focused course that builds the necessary networks to gain the skills and confidence required to lead and support clinical research.
-
Examine the infrastructures and policies shaping clinical research, learn how to engage with patients, plan projects, manage budgets and gain practical experience by supporting a current clinical research project.
-
Benefit from flexible access to high-quality interactive online learning modules tailored to meet the challenges and opportunities for clinical research in the 21st Century NHS, whilst supporting the Government’s plan to create a world-leading UK clinical research environment. The report Saving and Improving Lives: The Future of UK Clinical Research Delivery provides further detail of the ambitious vision for the future of clinical research delivery.
-
We are anticipating that there will be some bursaries from the Department of Health and Social Care, available to applicants who are NHS / publicly funded healthcare professionals in England for September 2023 entry to the Leading Clinical Research Delivery programme. Application to be considered for such bursary funding can be made on the Expression of Interest form as part of your application.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally a minimum 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Relevant clinical or professional experience (more than two years post-qualification) may be taken into consideration as evidence of equivalency. Applicants will be experienced healthcare professionals from any registered healthcare discipline, such as medicine, nursing, midwifery and the allied health professions (including pharmacists and healthcare scientists), or those who have worked in a relevant role for at least two years (e.g. clinical trials manager, clinical research practitioners, university postdoctoral researcher). The target audience for this programme are clinical researchers based in NHS / public funded healthcare settings in England. We also welcome applicants from academia, social care, the devolved UK nations and countries outside the UK for whom the content is relevant. Students who have successfully completed the PGCert will be eligible to join the PGDip / MSc programme with their prior learning recognised. Students joining the University of Exeter from another institution can use the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process. You should read the information regarding the APL process before applying: APL process. Students who are currently undertaking the PGCert at Exeter and wish to progress to the PgDip/MSc should email CMH_Admissions@exeter.ac.uk at the point of application to confirm use of credits for APL purposes. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | Online Study Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
The MSc Leading Clinical Research Delivery at Exeter is one of only three NIHR-AoMRC funded, fully online MSc programmes, developed in line with the NIHR-AoMRC Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework. It supports practising clinical professionals aspiring to work in the clinical research delivery workforce.
-
Examine the infrastructures and policies shaping clinical research, learn how to engage with patients, plan projects, manage budgets and gain practical experience by supporting current clinical research projects.
-
Benefit from flexible access to high-quality interactive online learning modules tailored to meet the challenges and opportunities for clinical research in the 21st Century NHS, whilst supporting the Government’s plan to create a world-leading UK clinical research environment. The report Saving and Improving Lives: The Future of UK Clinical Research Delivery provides further detail of the ambitious vision for the future of clinical research delivery.
-
Provides a number of opportunities to apply for fully funded places for eligible applicants, in some cases with additional funding for back-fill of role or study-time to facilitate study (see funding section below).
Read our FAQs to learn more about what's involved on a Master's Leading Clinical Research Delivery course.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally a minimum 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Relevant clinical or professional experience (more than two years post-qualification) may be taken into consideration as evidence of equivalency. Applicants will be experienced healthcare professionals from any registered healthcare discipline, such as medicine, nursing, midwifery and the allied health professions (including pharmacists and healthcare scientists), or those who have worked in a relevant role for at least two years (e.g. clinical trials manager, clinical research practitioners, university postdoctoral researcher). The target audience for this programme are clinical researchers based in NHS / public funded healthcare settings in England. We also welcome applicants from academia, social care, the devolved UK nations and countries outside the UK for whom the content is relevant. Students who have successfully completed the PGCert will be eligible to join the PGDip / MSc programme with their prior learning recognised. As part of your application, you will need to upload a completed PDF version of the linked Expression of Interest Form in the references section of University Admissions Portal. Please note: The 2026-27 Expression of Interest form will be available shortly. If you are joining the University of Exeter Leading Clinical Research Programme following completion of the PGCert Leading Clinical Research Delivery at another institution, you should contact us at the point of application to confirm use of credits for the APL process. Please ensure you select the correct course (see details on the Expression of Interest form). You will also need to complete the APL process alongside your application. Students joining who have prior experience who have level 7 credits from another institution can use the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process. You should read the information regarding the APL process before applying. The course attracts bursary funding for eligible students a number of sources. Information about bursaries can be found in the Funding and scholarships section. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | Online Study Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
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