Study Clinical Trials: A guide for students from India
Study Clinical Trials at a global top 100 university in a vibrant city at the heart of the United Kingdom. Become part of our international community, with over 10,000 students from approximately 150 countries. Our Indian community consists of over 210 students studying a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Our MSc Clinical Trials 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.
Why Clinical Trials at Birmingham?
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.
MSc Clinical Trials
The University of Birmingham hosts the Birmingham Centre for Clinical Trials and is one of the leading centres in the UK for designing and implementing high quality clinical trials across a wide range of diseases and clinical settings. You will be taught by experienced staff, based within the Centre, who have an established record of training, their teaching informed by their own applied and methodological research.
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Make sure to choose "Applied Health and Healthcare Management" from the what subject are you considering option to learn more about this exciting programme.
We will also send you scholarship opportunities and information about events you can attend to find out more about our programmes.
Study in the UK
The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the Russell Group with a glorious, green campus, outstanding teaching and facilities and a vibrant and welcoming community. Located in the heart of England, Birmingham is an exciting and vibrant city with a fascinating history.
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Entry requirements
We welcome students who have a 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.
Holders of a Bachelors degree of three or four years in duration from a recognised university in India will be considered for postgraduate taught study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved 55% - 60% or higher for 2:1 equivalency.
English language requirement: English to IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component).
Either: A four-year Bachelors degree (first class or very good upper second class)
Or: A three-year Bachelors degree (first class) from recognised institutions in India.
Details regarding alternative qualification equivalents and further entry criteria can be found on our website.
Fees and funding
Annual tuition fees for international students for 2024/25 entry:
£31,410
To reward outstanding achievement and to help ensure that fears about finance do not constrain our students, we are pleased to offer a number of prestigious international scholarships.
Explore our postgraduate funding database to find out more!
Where will your degree take you?
There are many exciting career opportunities in both academic institutions and industry within this growing field. Staff working on trials include a wide range of healthcare professionals, statisticians, economists, qualitative researchers, programmers, data managers, quality assurance officers, trial co-ordinators/project managers and trial administrators. The Clinical Trials programme is designed to produce skilled specialist trials staff and expert trial chief investigators of the future, ultimately improving the lives of people around the world. The University of Birmingham hosts the Birmingham Centre for Clinical Trials (BCCT), one of the leading centres in the UK for designing and implementing high-quality trials across a wide range of diseases and settings.
Clinical Trials Careers
International study
For more information regarding visas, accommodation, student support or student life, please visit our dedicated international study webpages. Here you can find country specific information such as details regarding in-country events and how to apply.
International students at UoB
