Clinical Research

Year 1



Optional EC584: Economic Evaluation in Health Care - 10 Credits - Semester 1

Optional MD1541: Harnessing the Basic Biology of Cancer for Development of Novel Therapeutics - 10 Credits - Semester 1

Optional MD1603: Clinical Research Site Level Activities - 10 Credits - Semester 1

Required MD1602: Introduction to the Ethical and Regulatory Frameworks of Clinical Research - 10 Credits - Semester 1

Required MD520: THESIS - 30 Credits - Semester 1

Required MD511: Introduction to Biostatistics I - 10 Credits - Semester 1

Required MD510: Fundamentals of Health Research & Evaluation Methods - 10 Credits - Semester 1

Optional EC572: Health Systems & Policy Analysis - 10 Credits - Semester 2

Optional MD514: Introduction to Research Methods for Randomized Controlled Trials - 10 Credits - Semester 2

Optional MD515: Systematic Review Methods - 10 Credits - Semester 2

Optional MD517: Clinical Research Administration - 10 Credits - Semester 2

Optional MD1604: Biobanking for Clinical Research - 10 Credits - Semester 2

Optional MD1605: Observational Studies & Biostatistics - 10 Credits - Semester 2

Closing Date: No set closing date.



Applications must be completed online at: https://nuigalway.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login.



An application requires a registration fee of €35. You will be asked to upload proof of identification, academic transcripts, a personal statement, an academic reference and documentation to fulfil the English requirement (where English is not your first language).

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time.

Next start date: September 2026

Graduates of the MSc in Clinical Research are well-prepared to advance into impactful roles as principal investigators (PIs) or essential team members in the planning, management, and oversight of clinical research projects. These roles are highly sought after in diverse sectors, including academia, pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organizations

(CROs), hospitals, government agencies, and independent funding bodies.



Further career pathways include opportunities in teaching, consultancy, and advisory positions, reflecting the programme's emphasis on producing versatile professionals ready to shape the future of clinical research.