Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree (min 2H2) in a relevant discipline.
Applicants will be assessed for entry to the programme based on undergraduate performance and final degree award, a full undergraduate transcript/scoresheet must be uploaded.
Applicants must upload a statement of purpose - outlining academic and professional goals, explaining why you're a good fit for this course and institution.
Applicants will be asked to participate in an Interview.
If English is not the applicant’s native language, unless the primary degree was read through the English medium in an English-speaking country, an English language qualification is required. English language qualifications include a minimum score of 6.5, overall, in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Other evidence of proficiency in English may be accepted such as the Cambridge Certificate, TOEFL or Pearson’s Test of English, as per the standard UCD requirements.
Subject to availability, consideration will be given to graduates of non- science degrees who have subsequent postgraduate experience.
On successful completion of the MSc in Clinical and Translational Research students will be able to: Apply their knowledge at the leading edge of patient focused clinical research. Appraise, evaluate and enhance clinical research protocols, ensuring the highest quality research outputs. Collaborate with patients, academic partners and industry to complete clinical research programmes. Commit to continuous lifelong learning and further diffusion of their clinical research expertise. Design methodologically robust and statistically valid clinical research protocols. Lead programmes of clinical research that comply with the highest national and international legal, regulatory and scientific standards. Possess excellent communication and presentation skills, appropriate to the multidisciplinary clinical research environment. Understand clinical trial regulations and appreciate the importance, practical use and evolution of these regulations. Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information. Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.