Highlights
Tuition fee
25750 GBP / year
5260 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
25750 GBP / year
5260 GBP / year
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Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
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Campus location
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Campus location
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
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English

About

Clinical trials are complex research projects that answer important questions for the health and wellbeing of people across the world, discover key topics with this Clinical Trials Research programme from University of Nottingham.

Overview

The Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit is a UKCRC-registered CTU with expertise in the core competencies required for the design and conduct of high-quality, high-impact trials. It undertakes large, multi-centre clinical trials, nationally and international

Ensuring trials are conducted to a high-standard and in an efficient manner is important. Within this Clinical Trials Research programme from University of Nottingham staff undertakes methodological studies relating to the design and conduct of high-quality, efficient clinical trials, either as stand-alone projects or embedded within clinical trials (for example studies within a trial (SWATs)).

Careers

90% of postgraduates from the School of Medicine secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £39,564.

Programme Structure

Undertaking a PhD in clinical trials methodology can improve how we design and conduct clinical trials, which has a direct benefit to patients and the public.

Research areas include:

  • Clinical Trials
    • Clinical Trials Methodology

    Key information

    Duration

    • Full-time
      • 48 months
    • Part-time
      • 96 months

    Start dates & application deadlines

    Language

    English
    PTE Academic
    76
    IELTS
    7

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    Delivered

    On Campus

    Campus Location

    • Nottingham, United Kingdom

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    Academic requirements

    GPA admission requirements GPA
    Upper Second Class

    English requirements

    PTE Academic
    76
    IELTS
    7

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    Other requirements

    General requirements

    • 2.1 (or equivalent) degree in a relevant subject and two references including at least one academic reference.
    • If you have contacted a supervisor and they have informally agreed to supervise you, please provide us with a personal statement as part of the online application form. This should cover your reasons for applying, why you are interested in the programme, your previous subject and work experience and your future aspirations.

    Tuition Fees

    Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
    • International

      Non-residents
      25750 GBP / year
      25750 GBP / year
    • Domestic

      Citizens or residents
      5260 GBP / year
      5260 GBP / year

    Living costs

    Nottingham

    United Kingdom
    583 - 978 GBP / month

    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Funding

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    Scholarships Information

    Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Clinical Trials Research.

    Available Scholarships

    You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

    Provided by university
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    10 Oct 2026
    University of Nottingham China and Malaysia Alumni Scholarship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    University of Nottingham
    Nottingham, United Kingdom
    Provided by university
    Grant
    7000 GBP
    Deadline
    Anytime
    International Sporting Excellence Award

    Read more about eligibility

    University of Nottingham
    Nottingham, United Kingdom
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    07 Oct 2026
    Fulbright U.S. Student Program

    Read more about eligibility

    U.S. government
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    10000 GBP
    Deadline
    21 Jun 2026
    GREAT Scholarship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    British Council - Accreditation UK
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2026
    ServiceScape Scholarship

    Read more about eligibility

    ServiceScape
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Nov 2026
    ACES Scholarships

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    ACES Education Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    19000 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Scholarships for PhD Students
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Junhua Li
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    12000 USD
    Deadline
    16 Aug 2026
    Amberscholar Scholarship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Amber Student
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    6000 USD
    Deadline
    16 Aug 2026
    Amberscholar Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Amber Scholar
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    4000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2026
    The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Go City
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 USD
    Deadline
    28 Aug 2026
    Women Scholarship for International Students
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    educations.com
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    13 Jul 2026
    Dream Chaser Scholarship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Salvado Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    10000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Sep 2026
    The PhD Prep Fellowship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Admit Lab
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2026
    $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    IvyPanda
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
    Scholarship for students with disabilities
    Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Anonymous Hope Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    22500 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

    Read more about eligibility

    UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2026
    $1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

    Read more about eligibility

    IvyPanda
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    12000 USD
    Deadline
    11 Jan 2027
    Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

    Read more about eligibility

    The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    20 May 2026
    PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    PlagiarismSearch
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

    Read more about eligibility

    IELTS from 6 to 9
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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    American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
    Location not available

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