Clinical Research (MClin Res)

Degree awarded: MClin Res, PGDip Clin Res, PGCert Clin Res

Duration: MClin Res: 1 year (FT); 2 years (PT)

Entry requirements:

• An honours first degree (normally 2.1 or above*) in a relevant subject from an approved higher education institution.

and

• For part-time students, written support of their employer to attend the programme and to complete any necessary requirements.

* Applicants with a 2:2 honours first degree may be considered on the basis of documented evidence of exceptional innovative practice, practice leadership, service development, research projects and publications.  Such evidence must be clearly described in any application.

Course fees: For entry in the academic year beginning September 2013, the tuition fees are as follows:

• (full-time distance learning)
  UK/EU students: £6,300 (total for completion in one year)
  International students: £13,000 (total for completion in one year)
• (part-time distance learning)
  UK/EU students: £2,100
  International students: £4,333 per annum
• PGCert (part-time distance learning)
  UK/EU students: £2,100
  International students: £4,333 per annum
• PGDip (full-time distance learning)
  UK/EU students: £4,200 (total for completion in one year)
  International students: £8,666 (total for completion in one year)
• PGDip (part-time distance learning)
  UK/EU students (per annum): £2,100
  International students: £4,333 per annum

The totals given above are estimations based on completion of all elements within the year stated. The unit and dissertation costs are subject to yearly incremental rises and these values will increase next July. Taking the course over a number of years will result in an increased final total than quoted above. For general fee information please visit: postgraduate fees. Always contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your degree award, module or method of attendance. Potential studentships may be available, please see the Scholarships/sponsorships information.

Scholarships/sponsorships:

Following bids to the Department of Health (England) in 2009 and 2012 the University was successful in securing a number of fully funded studentships for registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals to be seconded from employment to undertake the MClin Res programme. Approximately 50 studentships were awarded between 2009 and 2011. We are currently able to award 12 studentships per year up to and including 2014

For further information on the 2013 studentships, download:

• MClin Res: NIHR funded studentships information 2013 (PDF, 104 KB)

Download a 2013 funded studentship application form:

• MClin Res: studentship application form 2013 (Word, 50 KB)

Scholarships for Nurses and Midwives registered in Singapore

We currently have three part-time studentships available for Nurses and Midwives in clinical practice in Singapore for the MClin Res programme commencing in September 2013

For further information on the 2013 studentships:

• MClin Res: for Registered Nurses and Midwives in Singapore 2013 (PDF, 140 KB)

Download a 2013 funded studentship application form:

• MClin Res: studentship application form (Singapore) 2013 (Word, 50 KB)

Related website: www.nursing.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught

Academic department: School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work

Contact email: graduate.nursing@manchester.ac.uk

Contact telephone: +44 (0)161 306 0270

How to apply: Apply online