Master of Science in Clinical Research
Application Sumbissions for Fall 2021 Now Open
Learn more about admissions and deadlines or apply now
The Master of Science in Clinical Research is a two-year (five semesters) program that aims to provide the tools and guidance necessary to undertake clinical research. The student takes two semesters of class (Tuesday and Thursday 3:30 to 6 p.m.) followed by three semesters of mentored clinical research.
Clinical research courses include the following
- Clinical Trials I & II
- Biostatistics I & 2
- Bioinformatics 1 & 2
- Intro to Drug & Device Development: the U.S. Regulatory Process
- Epidemiology
- Tools for Research
- Grantsmanship
- Ethics and the IRB
Students who take the Master of Science in Clinical Research will complete a master’s thesis that can also be a publication and the basis of a National Institutes of Health career development award.
Clinical Research Program Quick Facts
Program Type:
Full-Time
Positions Available Each Year:
40
Students With MD Degrees:
90%
Class Days Per Week:
2
Enrolled Students Working Full Time:
75%
