MSc Clinical Research

What is the Course? 

MSc Clinical Research is a postgraduate program that trains students in the methodology, ethics, and management of clinical trials and biomedical research. It is designed for students who wish to work in healthcare research, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, or regulatory bodies.

🎯 Scope of MSc Clinical Research

Graduates can pursue careers in:

📌 Career Opportunities

• Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
• Clinical Trial Manager
• Regulatory Affairs Associate
• Medical Writer
• Data Manager
• Pharmacovigilance Officer
• Biostatistician
• Research Scientist
• Quality Assurance (QA)/Control roles

🏥Industries and Organisations

• Pharmaceutical companies (Pfizer, Novartis, etc.)
• Contract Research Organisations (CROs) like IQVIA, Covance
• Government regulatory agencies (FDA, CDSCO, EMA)
• Academic & research institutions
• Hospitals and clinical laboratories

🌍 Global Scope

• High demand in countries like the USA, the UK, Canada, Germany, and Australia
• Opportunities to pursue a Ph.D. or work in global clinical trials

🎓Eligibility Criteria

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field, such as:

• BSc (Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry)
• B.Pharm (Pharmacy)
• MBBS, BDS, BPT, BAMS, BHMS
• Nursing (BSc Nursing)
• Biotechnology or Life Sciences
• Minimum Marks: Usually 50%–60% aggregate marks in undergraduate studies.

⏱️ Duration

• Typically 2 years (4 semesters) in India

 Mode of Study:- All the degree courses run at COER University, Roorkee and compulsory to study on the regular mode. The university website is www.coeruniversity.ac.in