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MSc Clinical Research Overview

MSc Clinical Research is a 2 Years’ Full Time Post Graduate Programme especially framed for the students who have a substantial interest in medical studies and medical studies.

MSc Clinical Research subjects are not only about cultivating medical studies and various strands of medical science, but it is also about verifying and validating the essential medical products or medicines.

To pursue MSc Clinical Research, the candidates must have done their BSc in any of the streams like Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Nursing, Physiotherapy, or Pharmacists from any recognised College or University.

The admission of the candidates is conducted through entrance examinations or the merit acquired in the last qualifying examination. The admission criteria differ from college to college or university to university.

MSc Clinical Research Highlights

Course Level	Post Graduate
Full-Form	Master of Science Clinical Research
Duration	2 Years – Full Time
Examination Type	Semester System/Yearly System
Eligibility	Graduation in Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Nursing, Physiotherapy or Pharmacists from any recognized College or University.
Admission Process	Entrance Examination and Merit-based
Course Fee	Rs. 5,000 – 500,000
Average Salary	3 to 12 LPA
Top Recruiting Companies	Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital, Max Hospital, Metro Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Sir Gangaram Hospital, and Artemis Healthcare etc.
Job Positions	Clinical Research Associate, Clinical research Analyst, Clinical research Project Manager, Clinical Research Project Coordinator, and Clinical Research Physician etc.

What is MSc Clinical Research All about?

MSc Clinical Research is a 2 Years’ Post Graduation course programme encountered with Clinical Research and Trials and other aspects of medical Science.

MSc Clinical Research is composed of different experiments and research on the living organisms crawling on the surface.
It is a broad concept and different elements including Performable organic activities in the clinic, Study of Drugs and Medicine Management, Manufacture of medicine and drugs, Determination of the appropriate quantity of drugs for the human body, and Impacts of specific drugs or medicines on the human body, etc.
MSc Clinical Research is also laid out with other major components such as the Study of co-related disciplines inclusive of Epidemiology and Transplantation etc, advanced study of the sub-specialties of research design, Data Management, Epidemiology, and Bio statistics.
This course programme is also concerned with furnishing practical knowledge and skills as well as theoretical aspects of the programme. So pursuing MSc Clinical Research, the students can practice their research from the Post Graduate level of study.
The papers or subjects on which the candidates can practice their research are Translation Research, Genetics, Epidemiology and Patient-Specific Research, etc.
MSc Clinical Research by its invention tendency is more cautious about the safety and side effects of the drugs and medicines injected into the human body.

MSc Clinical Research Admission

The admission in MSc Clinical Research is generally conducted through a merit-based admission procedure. However, in some colleges and universities, performance in the entrance examination is the primary aspect for the gateway of that college or university. Further, after the entrance examination, the students are said to have gone through Group Discussion and Personal Interview Round operated by the university body.

For Entrance-based Admission –

For entrance-based admission –

The candidates have to visit the official website of the conducting body of the entrance examination to register them.
After making proper registration and coming across the eligibility and other procedures, the students are required to wait till the distribution of the admit cards.
The students are required to sit for the entrance examination and secure a comfortable CGPA or merit.
A merit list will be published and the qualified students will be allotted to the different colleges and universities based upon their ranks.

For Merit-based Admission –

Merit-based admission follows –

The students need to apply online at the official website of the desired college or university.
The students have to successfully complete the application procedure (Online/Offline) and must meet all the prescribed rules and regulations.
The College or University bodies will shortlist the qualified candidates for the course MSc clinical Research.
Provisional merit list and final merit list will be brought out by the respective College or the University body.
The qualified candidates will be called for a counseling session to secure their admission in that college or university.
In case of Merit-based admission also the students may need to be present at Personal Interview Round.

What is the MSc Clinical Research Eligibility Criteria?

The candidates applying for the course must meet the following MSc Clinical Research eligibility criteria –

The candidates have to complete Graduation degree in Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Nursing, Physiotherapy or Pharmacists.
The candidates should complete their Post Graduation from any recognized college or university.
The candidates should secure a minimum of 55% marks to apply for MSc Clinical research Programme.

What are the popular Entrance Examinations for MSc Clinical Research?

For admission in MSc Clinical Research, some colleges and universities have previously set parameters of entrance examinations. The followings are some of the top entrance examinations associated with MSc Clinical Research –

MGU CAT – Mahatma Gandhi University conducts this entrance test as a National Offline examination for admission in the courses like MA, MSc, M.Ed, LLM and MTTM. It is a MCQ based 90 minutes examination carrying 80 marks.
IUET – It is the entrance examination of Integral University, Uttar Pradesh conducted by the university itself. It is a computer based objective type examination having 90 minutes duration.
CUCET – Central University Common Entrance Test is an offline MCQ based examination conducted by the Rajasthan central University. It is a total 100 marks’ examination and the duration is slotted by 2 hrs.
MET – MET, known as Mahe Online Entrance Test or Manipal Entrance Test is an online computer based examination offering different subjects like MSc, BTech, BPharma, ME and M.Tech etc. Full marks and the duration of the examination depend on the selected course programme. The questions will be MCQ type.

How to Prepare for the MSc Clinical Research Entrance Examination?

The following are some of the useful tips to follow while taking preparation for the MSc Clinical Research Entrance examinations.

Be aware of the latest question pattern of the entrance examination and recent updates regarding the pattern and syllabus of the exam also.
The format of the Entrance examinations for MSc Clinical Research is mainly followed in Objective type MCQ-based. So while taking preparation, practice plenty of questions from different question banks and books.
Search for any online or offline Mock Test regarding that entrance examination. Make a list of all and sit for such examinations to practice more efficiently and gain confidence.
If you want to score a good CGPA, then try to learn in-depth knowledge of the subjects. This will help you answer all the questions especially when there are MCQs or Objective type questions.
Start your preparation before a year to take a grasp on the subjects and also to complete the whole syllabus. It is very essential to complete the whole syllabus for any entrance examination.

How to get Admission in a Good MSc Clinical Research College?

Followings are some of the important points to remember to get into a top MSc Clinical Research College.

The first and foremost criteria are to score good merit in the Post Graduation examination level. You have to secure a minimum of 55% marks or above to satisfy the eligibility of any top college.
If you are preparing for the entrance examination, then prepare well. Complete the whole syllabus as earliest as possible and always keep ample remaining time to revise it.
Try to practice as much as possible at home before sitting for the entrance. This will increase your confidence and help you to collect a comfortable rank in the examination.
When you are choosing any college; then research first on the college. Make sure the college has sufficient infrastructure, faculties, and practical labs, etc. to provide you a condensed knowledge regarding the subject.

MSc Clinical Research Syllabus?

The following table represents the MSc Clinical Research syllabus.

Semester I	Semester II
Fundamentals of Clinical Operations	IPR and Data Exclusivity, Bioethics in Clinical Research
Clinical data Management	Pre-Clinical Studies
Statistics for Clinical Research	Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Basics of Pharmacy, Drug Discovery and Development	Basics of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Lab Course I and II	Lab Course III and IV
Semester III	Semester IV
Regulatory Affairs	Project Management and Business Development
Human Biology	Audit and Inspections
Special Regulatory Processes	Pharmacovigilance and Safety Monitoring
Pharmacogenomics	Reporting and Medical Writing
Lab Course V	Project Work
Case Studies & Seminar	-

MSc Clinical Research Books

The followings are the names of some most recommended books for MSc Clinical Research –

Name of the Book	Name of the Author
Drug discovery and Clinical Research	S.K. Gupta
Textbook of Clinical Research	Vikas Dhikav
Designing Clinical Research	Dr. Stephen B Hulley, Steven R Cummings.
Fundamentals of Clinical Trials	Lawrence M. Friedman, Curt D. Furberg
Critical Thinking in Clinical Research	Felipe Fregni, Ben M.W. Illigens

What After MSc Clinical Research?

Having a high market value of this course, there are various different MSc Clinical Research jobs that the students can take up after the course. The students can expect an average salary of INR 3 to 5 LPA at the very start of their careers.

Mostly the sector of MSc Clinical Research jobs are private. The students can establish them in the fields like Pharmaceutical Industry, CROs, SMOs, Hospitals, Educational Institutes, DCGI Office, Research Organizations, and Govt., Drug Regulatory, etc.

After MSc Clinical Research the students can work in the following designation Clinical Research Associate, Clinical research Analyst, Clinical Research Project Manager, Clinical Research professionals, Clinical Research Project Coordinator, and Clinical Research Physician, etc.

Following table highlights the top MSc Clinical Research jobs, along with the description and the average salary.

Job Profile	Job Description	Average Salary (INR)
Clinical Research Analyst	Clinical Research Analysts are required to verify and validate the medicines, drugs and other medical products by conducting thorough research works in the lab, hospital, Nursing homes and research buildings. They have to research and prepare reports on the effectiveness, productiveness, and safety of different medicines and drugs in the human body. It is a collaborative team work; they have to work as a team with different medical professionals.	4.32 LPA
Clinical Research Associate	Clinical Research Associates are required to present with the Clinical Research Analysts at the spot of the research work. They have to accumulate every minute detail of the research in the field of Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals. They are required to synchronize the current outcome of the research with their future perspective.	4.05 LPA
Clinical Research Professor	Clinical Research Professors work in the colleges and different universities and teach Clinical research in various levels. They are the academic experts in this field.	4.09 LPA
Clinical Research Project Manager	Clinical Research Project Managers are required to manage and coordinate the whole department of the Clinical Research including the Research Analysts and Research Associates. They are responsible for the development and lifting out of the positive outcome of the different researches.	9.80 LPA
Biostatistician	Biostatisticians are the extensive part of any research work. They closely work with the scientific teams and handle the statistics department. They conduct various statistics analysis of the various researches and biological elements. They fulfill the every possible requirement of the scientific teams during the research and make data analysis after getting any result from the researches.	5.85 LPA

MSc Clinical Research FAQs

Ques. Which city has the cheapest public colleges for MSc Clinical Research?

Ans. Karnataka has the cheapest public colleges having average course fee of INR 1.41 Lakhs.

Ques. Which city has the cheapest private colleges for MSc Clinical Research?

Ans. Uttarakhand has the cheapest public colleges having an average course fee of INR 2.25 Lakhs.

Ques. What is the minimum percentage to secure in Graduation to get eligible for MSc Clinical research?

Ans. The candidates other than Sc/St and OBC must secure a minimum of 50% in their graduation level.

Ques. Is there any relaxation for Sc/St Students during admission in MSc Clinical Research?

Ans. Yes, the minimum eligibility marks for Sc/St candidates is 45%.

Ques. What is the scope of MSc Clinical Research in India?

Ans. MSc Clinical Research has ample scopes in India. After completing this course programme, the students can have opportunities working in different popular companies as –

Clinical Trial Assistant
Project Assistant/ Project Associate
Feasibility Associate/Specialist
Study Startup Associate/Specialist
Regulatory Associate/Specialist
Clinical Research Coordinators
Project Coordinators
Clinical Operations Specialist
Records Management Associate
Contracts Analyst
Proposal Developer
Clinical Data Coordinator
Safety Associate
Lab Project Coordinators
Clinical Support Roles
Medical Writers and
Clinical Imaging Associates etc.

Ques. Which is the best college for MSc Clinical Research?

Ans. Generally, the colleges under Institute of Clinical Research India (ICRI) such as Sushant University and Jaipur National University are considered the best colleges in India.

Ques. Is it necessary to complete graduation for MSc Clinical research?

Ans. Yes, Graduation is compulsory for MSc Clinical Research. However, you can take provisional admission for the course if your graduation result is yet to be declared.

Ques. Can I do MSc Clinical Research after MBBS?

Ans. Yes, you can pursue MSc Clinical Research after MBBS and some of the other courses like B.D.S, B.A.M.S., B.H.M.S., B.U.M.S., B.V.Sc. and B.S.S.M.

Ques. What can be done after MSc Clinical Research?

Ans. The best option after MSc Clinical Research is to go for PhD Clinical Research to gain more knowledge and practical skills.

Ques. Which is the better field Clinical Practice or Clinical Research?

Ans. It completely depends on your field of interest. Both the fields have their unique market value. Clinical Research is ideal for those who wish to pursue further courses like PhD Clinical Research and work on medicines.