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Level 6Degree apprenticeship · BSc/BA

Clinical trials specialist (degree)

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team focusing on the delivery and execution of Phase I-IV clinical trials in humans.

Typical duration
5 years
Training funded
up to £26,000
Route
Health and science
Standard ref
ST0609
Where this apprenticeship leads
Clinical Research CoordinatorAI exposure 10% · Low
Starting out
£28,000 - £34,000
Experienced
£45,000 - £55,000
Senior
£80,000+
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Role overview

The Clinical Trials Specialist degree apprenticeship prepares you to plan, coordinate, and oversee clinical trials that test new medicines, devices, or interventions in human participants. You will work across research, regulatory, and operational functions, ensuring trials comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and UK law. This pathway can lead to senior roles in clinical research organisations, pharmaceutical companies, or NHS research networks.

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