Postgraduate Programmes

Postgraduate qualifications in clinical trials and clinical research at Irish universities. Select a programme for full course details, entry requirements and how to apply.

University College Dublin

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials

Graduate CertificateOnline30 ECTS

An eight-month, fully online programme for those pursuing a career in clinical research. Students complete three modules: Clinical Trials, Biostatistics & Data Management, and Clinical Trial Management.

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University College Cork

MSc Clinical Trials

MScOnlinePart-time

Covers the fundamentals of clinical trials, trial design and analysis, ethics, data management and quality. The MSc completes a three-year online suite: Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, then MSc.

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University of Galway

MSc Clinical Research

MScHRB CRF Galway

Trains the next generation of healthcare professionals to become independent clinical investigators or to lead clinical research teams. The programme is closely linked with the HRB Clinical Research Facility Galway.

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