Clinical Trials PgCert

University of Birmingham

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	72%
Salary after 15 months	£29000
Number of students	29 graduates / year
Unemployment Rate	0% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	6% Proportion of students of Clinical Trials PgCert who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	1 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus -
Degree	Postgraduate Certificate, PgCert
Subject	Health and Social Care

Student Satisfaction	72%
Salary after 15 months	£29000
Number of students	29 graduates / year
Unemployment Rate	0% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	6% Proportion of students of Clinical Trials PgCert who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	1 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Edgbaston Campus
Degree	Master of Science, PgCert
Subject	Health and Social Care

Student Satisfaction	72%
Salary after 15 months	£29000
Number of students	29 graduates / year
Unemployment Rate	0% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	6% Proportion of students of Clinical Trials PgCert who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	1 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Edgbaston Campus
Degree	Postgraduate Diploma, PgCert
Subject	Health and Social Care

Admission advice for international students

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Clinical Trials PgCert at University of Birmingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry.

Overall student satisfaction

72 /100

20 total respondents

	University of Birmingham, Clinical Trials PgCert
Explanations	90
Interesting courses	76
Intellectually stimulating	90
Challenged to do my best	86
Depth of concepts	86
Builds on previous learnings	81
Joined ideas from different topics	86
Balance directed/independent study	81
Applicability of course content	76
Clear criteria in markings	90
Fair assessment	90
Tests reflected your learning	67
Timely feedback	62
Helpful feedback	67
Approachability of teachers	67
Support from teachers	76
Organisation of courses	95
Communication of changes	81
IT facilities	70
Library	95
Course specific resources	81
Student feedback opportunities	76
Student feedback valued	67
Student's feedback acted upon	40
Work of student union	70
Mental wellbeing services	86
Overall satisfaction	72

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
This particular course

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£29000	£25000	£31000
25-75 percentile range	£24000 - £30000	£21500 - £31000	£25000 - £38500

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry courses of University of Birmingham

Salary of all UK Graduates of Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£25986	£23450	£28950
25-75 percentile range	£21993 - £30000	£18456 - £28917	£22344 - £35829

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry courses in the UK

Course Description

This Masters programme will provide you with an excellent foundation in clinical trials, covering the theoretical and practical aspects of the design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of clinical trials.

Research through clinical trials is a growing global business in academic institutions, industry, the NHS and across public health organisations.

Clinical trials have huge societal impact, providing the best research evidence of the effectiveness of healthcare interventions. The conclusions of well conducted trials inform both clinical and health policy decision-making, ensuring that the most appropriate interventions are used to improve the health and quality of life of the population. Whilst the focus of this programme is trials within healthcare, the majority of theoretical and practical aspects applicable to clinical trials are transferable to trials of social care and public health interventions.

This modular multidisciplinary programme offers a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or a Masters in Clinical Trials and is designed to provide academic training to professionals currently working in, or who wish to work in, clinical trials.

Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	Graduates of this course
Total respondents	20
Unemployed	0%
Studying	35%
Working	55%
Both studying and working	0%
No information	10%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

	Agree or strongly agree	Disagree
Job in line with future plans	60%	40%
Utilise skills from studies	55%	45%
Work is meaningful	70%	30%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	50%
Non highly-skilled jobs	40%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	10%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Clinical Trials PgCert at University of Birmingham

20%	Sports and fitness occupations
20%	Elementary occupations
10%	Artistic, literary and media occupations
10%	Teaching Professionals
10%	Sales occupations
10%	Skilled trades occupations
10%	Web and Multimedia Design Professionals

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution

Assessment Methods
	Coursework	Percentage of assessment by practical exams	Written exams

Study Time Distribution
	Scheduled learning and teaching	Guided independent study	Placements
year 1	28%	72%	0%
year 2	24%	76%	0%
year 3	32%	68%	0%

Assessment is via a mixture of examination and assignment. If a module is assessed by assignment you will usually have 4-5 weeks to complete it after the module has finished. If a module is assessed by examination it will take place after a period to allow for revision after the taught part of the module has finished. Masters students complete their degree by also undertaking a research project and writing a dissertation. This provides them with an opportunity to pursue a specific research question in depth, and to demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired during the taught part of the programme. **Prizes are presented to the best students on the programme**

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

	Students of the course received the following grades
Not classified	0
Pass	0
Merit	0
Distinction	0
Ordinary degree	0
Other honours degree	0
Lower second class	15
Upper second class	50
First class	30

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Average UCAS Tariff Score 134

Tariff score	% Students accepted for this course
<48	0
48-63	0
64-79	0
80-95	0
96-111	0
112-127	0
128-143	50
144-159	15
160-175	15
176-191	10
192-207	0
208-223	0
224-239	0
>240	0

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 6.0)
- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Clinical Trials, PgCert, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in a health or life sciences related subject (including medicine, pharmacy, nursing, psychology, health sciences), medical statistics or health economics.

Individuals not meeting the above requirement who have equivalent relevant work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Individuals in this category may be offered a place on the PGDip in the first instance, with the potential to transfer to the MSc.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of University of Birmingham in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Birmingham in related subject specific rankings.

Medicine & Health

- #12
- #19
Medicine

CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
- #18
- #26
Medicine

The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
- #10
- #67
Medicine

QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]

See all 38 university rankings of University of Birmingham

About University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham is a research university based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. The university’s aim is to be at the cutting edge of educational delivery, and to have their curriculum be continually reshaped by new revelations in research. The main campus is situated a reasonable three miles away from Birmingham city centre, which doesn’t take long to get to via bus if the student decides they’d like to spend some of their free time there.

List of 469 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Birmingham - Course Catalogue

Student composition of University of Birmingham

Total number of students enrolled at University of Birmingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:: 24385
postgraduates:: 9185
Total:: 33570

Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

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Clinical Trials PgCert

University of Birmingham

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry

Salary of all UK Graduates of Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry

Course Description