Clinical Information Management MSc

Course Introduction

Available full or part-time
Fee bursaries available

About the course

In the era of evidence based medicine, the need for accurate and reliable data is paramount. In addition, global GCP and regulatory requirements demand that the collection, archiving, analysis and interpretation of clinical information are well-managed and transparent for audit. The increase in the volume of data being generated within the medical/health sector now demands trained professional personnel to organise, link and manage large complex data sets.

Cranfield University’s Clinical Information Management MSc is unique in this field. It has been designed to equip students with the balance of skills and knowledge required to manage information efficiently and effectively in the healthcare sector. The course content is relevant to clinical research practice within the public and private sector, enabling better management of study information from design to completion.

Clinical Information Management MSc is suitable for graduates from a variety of backgrounds wishing to acquire the skills and knowledge required to manage the effective acquisition, storage, analysis and interpretation of clinical data and related information within the healthcare sector.

The MSc comprises a compulsory eight taught modules followed by a group project and a four-month research project and thesis.

Students benefit from an industry project placement, encouraging them to make contact with potential employers before even completing their degree. Cranfield’s excellent links with industry and their close proximity to leading pharmaceutical players mean a wealth of industry placement opportunities are available. Part-time students normally carry out their project at their place of work allowing them to apply their learning and make an immediate impact within their own environment.

Duration of course:

Full-time – one year
Part-time – up to three years

Award type:

MSc/ PgDip

Entry requirements:

A minimum of a 2nd class UK Honours degree or equivalent. In exceptional cases, however, a candidate may be admitted with appropriate professional experience. Where applicable, students must achieve a minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 92. For further information click here. Our Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes courses offer pre-sessional training in English.