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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.

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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

Clinical Research study abroad programs

Clinical research undergraduate programs

Bachelor's in clinical research

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    International Business and Strategy (Health Science in Psychology Conjoint Program) - BBus Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    54 months
    Annual tuition fee
    20,591 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 34,513 NZD

    Start date
    February, July
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    Allied Health Science - BSc Radford University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    39,622 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 39,622 USD

    Start date
    January, May
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    Applied Health Science - BS University of North Alabama, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    23,535 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 23,535 USD

    Start date
    January, August
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    Health Science - BSc/BSc (Hons) Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    17,203 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 23,224 CAD

    Start date
    January, May, September
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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
    14,900 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 14,900 USD

    Start date
    January, August
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Associate in clinical research

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    Health Science - ASc College of the Desert, USA
    • Blended learning

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    7,368 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 7,368 USD

    Start date
    January, August
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    Liberal Arts & Sciences: Health Science - AA College of the Canyons, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    11,260 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,260 USD

    Start date
    February, June, August
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    Public Health Science - ASc Cuesta College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    10,650 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 10,650 USD

    Start date
    January, August
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Pathway in clinical research

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    Health Sciences - UGP Flinders University, Australia

    Program type
    Undergraduate pathway
    Duration
    8 months
    Annual tuition fee
    19,237 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 29,700 AUD

    Start date
    June, October
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Clinical research graduate programs

Master's in clinical research

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    Clinical Research - MSc Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,125 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 19,125 USD

    Start date
    January, September
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    Clinical Research - MClin Res Edge Hill University, UK

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    16,806 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 13,250 GBP

    Start date
    September
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    Clinical Research - MRes Teesside University, UK

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    18,650 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,000 GBP

    Start date
    September
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    Health Science - MHealth Res Central Queensland University, Australia

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    13,959 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 21,552 AUD

    Start date
    November, March, July
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    Health Science: Bioscience - MHSc Massey University, New Zealand

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    18 months
    Annual tuition fee
    24,384 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 40,870 NZD

    Start date
    November, February, July
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Doctorate in clinical research

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    Health Science - DHS Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    42 months
    Annual tuition fee
    23,388 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 39,201 NZD

    Start date
    February, July
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    Health Science - DHS Keiser University, USA
    • Online

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    42 months
    Annual tuition fee
    20,970 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 20,970 USD

    Start date
    January, August
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    Health Sciences - PhD University of Canterbury, New Zealand

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    4,235 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 7,099 NZD

    Start date
    November, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
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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
    20,793 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 34,851 NZD

    Start date
    February, July
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    Health Sciences: Taha Hinengaro – Health and Wellbeing Practice - PGDipHealSc University of Canterbury, New Zealand

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    15,512 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 26,000 NZD

    Start date
    February, July
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Certificate in clinical research

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    Clinical Research - GradCert Conestoga College, Canada

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    13,374 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 18,178 CAD

    Start date
    September
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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.