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Clinical Trials MSc (online)
Gain comprehensive skills in designing, conducting, analysing, and reporting clinical trials to play a key role in advancing medical innovations. Study fully online over one, two, or up to five years – from anywhere in the world.
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Early blood-thinning treatment safe and effective for stroke patients
Patients with atrial fibrillation who have experienced a stroke would benefit greatly from earlier treatment than is currently recommended in UK guidelines, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
26 Jun 2025
More time with loved ones for cancer patients spared radiation treatment
Radioactive iodine treatment after thyroid cancer surgery usually means side effects like nausea and time in hospital isolated from loved ones. But new clinical trial results from researchers at UCL mean patients worldwide could now safely be spared this treatment.
19 Jun 2025
AI test to determine best prostate cancer treatment could save lives and money
A new artificial intelligence (AI) test can identify which men with prostate cancer will benefit most from the life-extending drug abiraterone, in clinical trial results presented by scientists from UCL and the Institute of Cancer Research.
30 May 2025