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Study clinical research abroad
An in-depth guide to studying clinical research as an international student.
Clinical research degrees abroad
Clinical research is a vitally important part of developing new drugs and medical treatments. It is the process by which these new therapies are tested to ensure they are safe and work as they should.
As a clinical research student, you’ll develop the skills required to design and lead high-quality clinical research and support healthcare research innovation. You’ll also learn how to conduct critical analysis of evidence, and to carry out in-depth qualitative and quantitative research.
Effective and collaborative clinical research has never been more important. As an international student, you’ll get to see how clinical research is approached in a new country, and gain access to the best facilities and teaching. Not only this, but you’ll also be embarking on an exciting new adventure, experiencing a different culture, and making lifelong connections.
Clinical research program structure
Clinical research is most widely offered as a master's program, however it is possible to study it as a bachelor’s program in the USA. Here you’ll study for four years, and have the opportunity to take a range of ‘minor’ subjects in your first two years. In the final half of your program you’ll focus on clinical research modules.
You can study a master’s in clinical research if you already hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Most postgraduate programs last between one and two years, and are offered at a range of qualifications including MSc, PgDip (Postgraduate Diploma), PgCert (Postgraduate Certificate), and MClinRes (Master of Clinical Research).
PgDip and PgCert qualifications are shorter than a master’s qualification, and in the UK can be completed in a year. MClinRes tend to be purely research based programs, whereas most MSc degrees will include taught modules.
When studying a clinical research program, you can expect to take part in some lectures, seminars, and tutorials. A lot of your time will be used conducting your own research and working on a dissertation.
The modules and subject areas you’ll study will differ depending on where you choose to study, however some of the most common include:
- Introduction to research methods
- Foundations in clinical research
- Health economics
- Statistical methods in health research
- Implementation and improvement science
- Data analysis
- Research project
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Clinical research study abroad programs
Clinical research undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in clinical research
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Marketing, Advertising, Retailing and Sales (Health Science in Psychology Conjoint Program) - BBus Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 54 months
- Annual tuition fee
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24,066 USD
Fee in university's local currency 34,513 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
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Biology: Health Science Emphasis - BSc University of Nebraska at Kearney, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,900 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,900 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Applied Health Sciences, Medical Laboratory - BA/BSc University of Wisconsin Parkside, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,378 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,378 USD
- Start date
- February, September
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Applied Health Sciences: Kinesiology and Health Promotion - BASc (Hons) Sheridan College, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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21,008 USD
Fee in university's local currency 26,213 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Applied Science (Health Sciences), West Campus - BASc Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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29,834 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,834 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
Associate in clinical research
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Public Health Science - ASc College of the Desert, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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7,368 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,368 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Health Sciences - ASc Merritt College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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7,950 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD
- Start date
- August, January, June
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Health Sciences - AA RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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21,859 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,760 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Health Sciences with Medical Office Administration - AAS-T Lake Washington Institute of Technology, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,635 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,635 USD
- Start date
- September, January, April, July
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Liberal Arts & Sciences: Health Science - AA College of the Canyons, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,000 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,000 USD
- Start date
- August, February, June
Certificate in clinical research
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Health Sciences - Cert HE Teesside University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,077 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,000 GBP
- Start date
- September
Pathway in clinical research
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Health Sciences - UGP Flinders University, Australia
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 8 months
- Annual tuition fee
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21,815 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,700 AUD
- Start date
- June, October
Clinical research graduate programs
Master's in clinical research
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Clinical Research - MClin Res Edge Hill University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,424 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,250 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Clinical Research - MSc Bournemouth University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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20,162 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,500 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
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Clinical Research and Product Development - MSc University of North Carolina Wilmington, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,548 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,548 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Health Science - MSc Linnaeus University, Sweden
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,424 USD
Fee in university's local currency 158,350 SEK
- Start date
- September
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Health Science: Psychology - MHSc Massey University, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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28,499 USD
Fee in university's local currency 40,870 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
Doctorate in clinical research
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Clinical Doctorates - PhD University of Stirling, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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39,629 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,500 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Health Science - DHS Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 42 months
- Annual tuition fee
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27,335 USD
Fee in university's local currency 39,201 NZD
- Start date
- January
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Health Sciences - PhD University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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4,950 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,099 NZD
- Start date
- January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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Professional Doctorate in Health Science - ProfDoc University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,942 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,150 GBP
- Start date
- October
Diploma in clinical research
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Health Science - GradDip Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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24,302 USD
Fee in university's local currency 34,851 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
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Health Sciences - PGDipHSc University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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30,898 USD
Fee in university's local currency 44,310 NZD
- Start date
- July, February
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Health Sciences: Health Information Management - PGDipHealSc University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,130 USD
Fee in university's local currency 26,000 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Medical Research - PGDip University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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24,288 USD
Fee in university's local currency 33,068 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
Certificate in clinical research
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Health Science - PGCert University of Newcastle, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 6 months
- Annual tuition fee
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12,340 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,800 AUD
- Start date
- February, July, September
Future clinical research careers
As a clinical research graduate, your skills will be in high demand in a range of healthcare roles. Some of the career paths you could consider include:
- Clinical researcher
- Biostatistician
- Clinical research scientist
- Clinical research associate
- Clinical research coordinator
- Clinical trial manager
If you don’t know which role is right for you, you can speak to your university’s career services. They can help you find work after graduation or advice which modules best match your aspirations.
