Clinical Trials and Methodology MPhil/PhD
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
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University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
Clinical Trials and Methodology MPhil/PhD
Doctoral · Medicine
About this programme
UCL Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology (UCL ICTM) is a centre of excellence for clinical trials, methodology, meta-analysis and epidemiological research. This research degree aims to train and mentor the next generation of trialists and methodologists, by placing students within UCL Clinical Trials Units (CTUs), working alongside researchers and trial teams.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Medicine
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £34,700 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Intake
- October
Entry requirements
A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree and/or a Master’s degree (preferably with a merit or distinction) in a relevant discipline, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (5)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Colt Foundation FellowshipsPartial funding · Deadline 9 April 2026; check official website for next cycle
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds