Queen Mary University of London
Health Care Research Methods Online PgDip
Queen Mary University of London

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Course Description

This online learning programme will give you the academic background and specialist skills to carry out healthcare and clinical research. If you are a graduate, nurse, medical doctor or other health professional this programme is for you.

Learn how to take research forward in health services, academic environments, contract research organisations, or pharmaceutical industry environments Gain a detailed picture of the complex and inter-related activities of the development cycle, from discovery to successful commercialisation Gain an understanding of the regulatory framework governing good clinical research Learn to apply the principles that you have learnt to your professional commitments Develop skills in gathering, recording and communicating information

The modular nature of the programme is designed to fit in with your needs if you are in full-time employment. You will receive the taught element of the modules in three-day blocks approximately every four to six weeks.

You will learn how to design a clinical study and gain insights into practical aspects of early drug development. You will cover ethics and regulation and understand how to manage the data of a study. You will also gain a wider picture of the health management environment and the decision-making within it.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Health Care Research Methods Online, PgDip, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in London

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

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About Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) was founded in 1989 in the Mile End district of London. This Russell Group University offers state-of-the-art facilities, including their Advanced Molecular Imaging Services, and the Genome Centre for DNA research at Barts and the London School of Medicine, among numerous others for a wide variety of subject matters. QMUL is without a doubt an excellent option for any student wishing to pursue a career path in scientific research, and is recognised worldwide as such.

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Student composition of Queen Mary University of London

undergraduates:
17055
postgraduates:
8035
Total:
25090
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