Biomedical and Clinical Research MSc

Introduction<br/>Healthcare research is rapidly growing with an increasing demand to identify the mechanisms of pathophysiology of disease and demonstrate proof-of-concept evidence of the efficacy and importance of new discoveries and treatments. Furthermore, there’s a need to test new technologies and therapies in clinical trials for better clinical care outcomes for patients. Subsequently, we offer a great opportunity for graduates who can undertake basic and clinical research and translate it into improved medical treatments for patients. This Master of Science programme in Biomedical and Clinical Research programme provides a strong learning environment for such graduates.<br/><br/>Who is the programme for<br/>The MSc in Biomedical and Clinical Research is a research-intensive programme designed for students seeking to excel in academic research, clinical translation, clinical trials and the life sciences industry. This programme provides rigorous training in advanced research methodologies, critical analysis and innovative thinking – equipping graduates to tackle the most pressing biomedical and clinical challenges of the 21st century. With a string emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, the programme welcomes students from diverse backgrounds including biomedical sciences, medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy and allied health specialities. Participants will engage in cutting-edge research projects, working alongside leading academics and clinicians to translate scientific discoveries into meaningful healthcare advancements. For medical and dental students, this MSc can be pursued as an intercalated degree, enhancing both research and clinical expertise. Additionally, the programme serves as a springboard for PhD , positioning graduates for leadership roles in biomedical innovation, clinical trials, and translational medicine.<br/><br/>Who we are<br/>The MSc in Biomedical and Clinical Research is provided by the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine (WWIEM). The Institute’s mission is the pursuit of scientific breakthroughs in understanding mechanisms of disease to improve health outcomes, and its vision is to be an international hub of excellence in innovation and discovery to cure disease and improve health. WWIEM is strategically placed to provide expertise for the Institute for Research Excellence in Advanced Clinical Healthcare (iREACH) centre, based at QUB. iREACH brings together the expertise of clinicians, life scientists and data scientists with experienced industry partners in a collaborative approach to clinical trial delivery.<br/><br/>About the MSc programme<br/>In this programme students will undergo theoretical (didactic) and practical (project-based) training in biomedical and clinical research with an emphasis on clinical translation. One of the programmes objectives is to learn the research journey that spans between pathophysiology of the disease and translating that knowledge to develop novel diagnostic or therapeutic strategies to improve health. The modules focus on research related to the broad spectrum of expertise available in the WWIEM. The acquired skills range from a strong fundamental understanding of high-quality biomedical research, advanced experimental techniques to conduct research involving animal and in vitro disease models. The training also allows students to develop expertise in conducting clinical research to include observational studies as well as design and implementation of clinical trials, and the use of health informatics such as Electronic Health Records and how this information can be leveraged for translational bioinformatics research.