Training And Education

MSC IN BIOMEDICAL AND CLINICAL RESEARCH

An MSc in Biomedical and Clinical Research will start in Sept 2025 & will run for 1-year full-time (click the red button below to apply). The first semester will consist of 2 core modules: Core Research Skills, and Clinical Translation, in the 2nd semester the core modules are a Research Project from January to June, and the Dissertation (June to September).
Students have a choice of optional modules depending on the stream or project they undertake.
1. If following a Clinical path & project, students can take the Clinical Trials Module (described below) in semester 2
2. If following a Health & Bioinformatics path, students can take2 x 10CAT modules: Medical Statistics in semester 1, and Bioinformatics in semester 2
3. If following a Biomedical project requiring lab skills, they can take the Advanced Skills Module in semester 1

Biomedical & Clinical Research MSc

CLINICAL TRIALS TRAINING MODULE FOR RESEARCHERS

Delivering clinical trials – from protocol to patient

This short course offers a practical introduction to planning and delivering clinical trials, designed for participants from diverse disciplines. Delivered across three months, it emphasises participant safety, regulatory compliance, and research integrity through tutorials, workshops, and self-directed learning. Participants will gain hands-on expertise in trial protocols, while exploring the UK and Northern Ireland’s research infrastructure.

Intended to build a globally competitive clinical trial ecosystem, the course equips attendees with the skills and confidence to deliver impactful trials that enhance patient outcomes.

FUTURE COURSES

Two additional clinical trials modules have also been commissioned:

Module 2A - Developing the skills to become a good Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator.

This module will introduce established clinical trialists who wish to upskill to successfully lead and deliver clinical trials as a principal investigator (PI) or chief investigator (CI).

Module 2B - Delivering trials with modern methodologies.                                                                

This module will introduce established clinical trialists to several novel trial methodologies including platform, basket and umbrella trials and provide them with the tools and expertise to plan and deliver such novel trials.

For further details email NICRF@qub.ac.uk

  • HOW TO APPLY

    Application for admission is made via Queen's Application Portal and applicants should follow the step-by-step instructions on how to apply. As part of the application process you are required to complete and upload supplementary information in support of your application which you will be able to access once you begin the application process in the Queen's Application Portal.   

    When applying for this short course via Queen's Application Portal you should choose the options listed below: 

    • Type of Study – Postgraduate Taught
    • QUB School – Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
    • Name of Course – e.g. Delivering Clinical Trials: From Protocol to Patient

    Applicants should note: 

    1. It is essential that applicants complete the form fully leaving no sections blank, particularly within the sections requesting information about qualifications and employment history.  
    2. All relevant qualifications including Undergraduate Degrees, Masters, and/ or any others which may be at an equivalent level. Please ensure that copies/photos of these are uploaded to the Queen's Application Portal as proof. 

    If you should have any issues in completing this online application you should refer to the Admissions and Access Service (apply@qub.ac.uk)