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This Master of Science program is designed to equip future healthcare professionals with specialized training in clinical research. The curriculum creates a framework for enhancing the translation of medical breakthroughs into patient care. It targets credentialed individuals aspiring to work as autonomous clinical researchers or assume leadership roles within clinical research teams.
Career Prospects
Graduates of this Clinical Research program typically advance to roles as lead investigators or essential team members overseeing clinical studies. These positions have grown increasingly important across diverse sectors, including academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, independent research organizations, healthcare facilities, funding bodies, and government entities. Further career paths may involve teaching or advisory roles.
The MSc curriculum prepares qualified candidates for careers as independent clinical researchers or various clinical research specialists seeking team leadership positions. The flexible program structure accommodates working professionals through part-time study options.
Instruction is provided by seasoned senior researchers, academic faculty, and medical practitioners from University of Galway and Saolta University Health Care Group, combining in-person and digital learning formats.
Graduates enjoy diverse career options as clinical research operations and supervision continue expanding across academic institutions, pharmaceutical firms, independent research organizations, medical centers, funding organizations, and government bodies. Additional prospects include roles in education and consulting services.
Students must have completed either of the following:
Applicants from non-healthcare related degrees will be considered (minimum requirement of 2nd Class Honours, Grade 1*) on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the coordinators.
Applicants with significant relevant experience will also be considered for this programme.
English Language Requirements
IELTS scores of 6.5, TOEFL scores of 88 and/or Pearson PTE scores of 61 with no less than 5.5 in any component. Duolingo test score requirement: 110 overall, no less than 110 in any one component and valid for 2 years.
Those who do not meet the primary entry criteria as described above will be declined entry into the programme. The remaining applicants will be reviewed in closer detail.
Significant weight will be placed on:
A) the applicant’s essay describing their motivation for applying for this course and their career aspirations following the successful completion of the MSc,
B) the applicant’s referee’s comments, and
C) the applicant’s previous academic performance.
*Or equivalent international qualification