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The Master of Clinical Research (MCR) program is an interdisciplinary graduate degree program offered entirely online.

The clinical research industry relies on professionals that are specially trained to navigate the complex world of medical product development and clinical research to ensure safe and effective evidence-based diagnostics, drugs, biologics and devices for the publics’ health.

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The 100 percent online MCR program prepares students to excel as administrators, regulatory specialists and other professional roles on clinical research teams. Graduates are prepared for rewarding careers as clinical research coordinators and managers, clinical research associates (monitors), project and data managers, clinical research trainers, regulatory compliance officers, institutional review board specialists, research quality analysts and many other positions in the clinical research enterprise.

The program offers a multidisciplinary curriculum, covering the theory and practice of research methods and statistics, the ethics of human subjects research, the science of pharmacology and medical product regulation, and the business of research operations and management. Coursework is taught by the College of Nursing and Pharmacy. This program is open to applicants with any undergraduate degree.

The program concludes with a culminating project where students have an opportunity to apply best practices in clinical research operations or administration.

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Two interdisciplinary specializations are offered:

• Clinical Research Management
• Regulatory Affairs

Students who graduate from the MCR program are eligible to sit for ACRP and SoCRA basic certifications with one-year post graduation clinical research experience, and for higher level ACRP and RAPS certifications after a requisite time period working in the field. For more information on certification opportunities, please visit:

• ACRP Clinical Research Coordinator Certification (CCRC)
• SOCRA Clinical Research Professionals Certification (CCRP)
• RAPS Regulatory Affairs Certification

As a member of the  Consortium of Academic Programs in Clinical Research , the MCR graduate degree is designed as a competency-based program. The program’s core curriculum aligns with the  Joint Task Force for Clinical Trial Competency  and CoAPCR accreditation standards.

Core Competencies

• Scientific Concepts and Research Design
• Ethical and Participant Safety Considerations
• Investigational Product Development and Regulation
• Clinical Study Operations (Good Clinical Practice)
• Study and Site Management
• Data Management and Informatics
• Leadership and Professionalism
• Communications and Teamwork

The Ohio State University is authorized to offer MCR in all 50 U.S. states and territories (limited authorization in Colorado at present). For more information on state authorization requirements and disclosures related to online programs, please visit the  University’s Online Programs State Authorization webpage .

If you are looking for information on the interdisciplinary online MS in Translational Pharmacology graduate program in clinical and safety pharmacology and toxicology, please visit the  College of Pharmacy website .

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• Spring Semester: Opens: March 1 Deadline: July 31
• Summer semester: Opens: August 1 Deadline: November 30
• Autumn semester: Opens: December 1 Deadline: March 1

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We provide students with the knowledge and real-world, hands-on skillsets that enable success in clinical research careers. When you join our program, you'll become part of a collaborative and supportive community led by devoted faculty, staff and students. In addition, the flexibility of the program allows it to be accessible to most working professionals. The MCR program admits students three times per year. As working professionals, the majority of students (82%) graduate in one to two years through our full-time or part-time options. Our students have contributed to improvements in the clinical research enterprise.

We are pleased to announce that in May 2023 our program became accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). It was the second graduate program to achieve this recognition.

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The Clinical Research program at The Ohio State University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( http://www.caahep.org ) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Academic Programs in Clinical Research (CAAPCR). 

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“I learned how to interact with patients from an ethics and safety perspective, as well as how to make sure that research is compliant with domestic and international regulations. You can learn a lot while working in the field, but you won’t learn it to the extent that the MCR program will teach you.”

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The Master of Science in Clinical Research Program in the Department of Public Health Sciences is an interdisciplinary graduate degree designed to meet the changing needs of the current health care field, particularly the increasing need for trained professionals with well-developed quantitative and analytic skills.

The MS-CR program provides training to health and medical professionals with significant relevant experience who have a physician mentor and desire/need quantitative and analytic skills in patient-oriented and translational research, as well as more traditional clinical investigation.  Using an interdisciplinary blend of biostatistics, epidemiology, clinical trial design, medical informatics, and health services research, the MS-CR program equips clinical researchers with the statistical and data management tools needed to conduct translational clinical and comparative effectiveness studies in medical care.  Students complete a minimum 31-credit curriculum that includes core courses, specialized coursework, and a final independent research project, co-mentored by a PHS faculty member and the student’s research advisor.  Since its inception in 1997, the MS-CR program has graduated over 150 students, most of whom were physicians in training.

The experience is one of intensive study aimed toward giving students the analytical skills needed in all areas of clinical research.

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Launched in 1997, the MS-CR program subsumed the existing Master of Science in Epidemiology program, which was created in 1981. The new program builds on the structure and courses previously offered in the Epidemiology program, while offering a breadth and diversity of courses not previously possible.  The MS in Clinical Research is administered by the Department of Public Health Sciences in the School of Medicine.

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The Master of Science in Clinical Research is a rigorous program that meets the needs of health professionals engaged in the full spectrum of patient-oriented research. This flexible degree program is designed for a variety of professionals, including physicians who will plan and oversee translational research and clinical trials; research nurses; study coordinators; managers in clinical research and site management organizations (CROs and SROs); and professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the MS in Clinical Research , students are expected to:

• Demonstrate the ability to design and conduct clinical research, analyze results, and answer a research question.
• Demonstrate the ability to read and critique the clinical research literature.
• Present clinical research findings (from literature or their own research) to peers.

Our Mission

Inspire, Instruct, Innovate. The MS in Clinical Research program is dedicated to the discovery, development, and application of knowledge as it pertains to all areas of clinical research. Our mission is to foster an engaging and effective educational environment that promotes the pursuit of outstanding teaching and learning through formal classroom and practical training. With established collaborative relationships with pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic institutions, students are provided with unique opportunities to pursue clinical research in areas that are of personal and professional interest.

We hope that the information you receive about our program encourages you to pursue your graduate degree in clinical research with us. If you are interested, click here to get your application started. We accept applications for both September and January start dates.

Degree Requirements

The program consists of three components:

• Minimum of 32 graduate units; 22 required and 10 elective
• Clinical research practicum; hands-on involvement in a clinical research project
• Capstone Project; clinical research project resulting in a written research paper

Master of Science in Clinical Research degree candidates are required to complete all of the following:

A minimum of 32 units at the graduate level across four terms. These must include the following 22 units of required coursework:

• GMS CI 631 Management of Clinical Trials (4 units), spring term
• GMS CI 640 OL Regulatory and Compliance Issues (4 units), spring term
• GMS CI 670 Biostatistics with Computing (4 units), fall term
• GMS CI 675 Designing Clinical Research Studies (4 units), fall term
• GMS CI 790 Seminar in Clinical Research (2 units), spring term
• GMS CI 794/795 Practicum in Clinical Research (2 units), fall or spring term
• GMS CI 804/805 Research (2 units), fall or spring term

A minimum of 10 units in elective coursework: A wide variety of courses offered in Graduate Medical Sciences will count toward elective units. A minimum of 10 units must be taken as electives or directed study. Up to 4 units across two terms may be taken as the practicum or for research. Students who have completed one or more of the required courses before matriculation may acquire “advanced standing” for that requirement. “Advanced standing” means that the student may waive the requirement but would need to replace the course requirement units by taking an elective course(s). The student would not need to retake the course requirement. To waive a course requirement, students must speak to their academic advisor and complete/submit a “Petition for Approval of Advanced Standing.” No transfer units from other BU departments or institutions will be accepted.

Completion of a minimum of 240 hours of a practicum in clinical research is required for the degree. The goal of the practicum component is to provide the student hands-on exposure to clinical research. The student will work with a mentor and will be actively involved in the development, execution, and evaluation of a clinical research project or projects. During the practicum, it is expected that the student will be exposed to some or all of the following: clinical research planning, protocol preparation, interaction with Institutional Review Boards, regulatory requirements, selection of subjects/patients for the clinical trial, study monitoring, and data analysis. The practicum may be completed with a mentor who is actively conducting clinical research studies within a clinical research or hospital setting. It may also be performed under the direction of a clinical research professional within a drug, device, or biotechnology company, a clinical research organization (CRO), or site management organization (SMO) actively involved in clinical trials.

Capstone Project  

Students in the MSCR program are required to complete a capstone project that provides a culminating experience and applies the principles and methods learned in the coursework to a real-life clinical study.

The goal of the capstone project is to demonstrate the student’s understanding of the clinical research process from both a theoretical and a practical point of view. Students conduct their capstone research in a wide variety of settings, including academic medical centers and local drug or device companies.

Students generally identify their capstone mentor and develop their capstone proposal while they are completing their coursework or practicum. The capstone project must involve the analysis and interpretation of data. Students are encouraged but are not required to conduct primary data collection. Once the final draft is approved, the student gives a short oral presentation on their capstone project to the readers, capstone mentor, MSCR students and faculty members, and any other interested parties. The purpose of the oral presentation is to demonstrate the student’s ability to (1) describe clearly the capstone topic, methods, and results, (2) demonstrate their understanding of study design and analytic principles and methods, and (3) place their research into a clinical context.

Additional Information

Students are required to abide by the rules and regulations of Graduate Medical Sciences:

• Units toward a degree will only be obtained from a passing grade (A to B–).
• Grades of I and C+ or lower are interpreted as failures. A student receiving such grades in a total of 8 unit hours may be terminated. A student receiving a failing grade will not be permitted to take a makeup examination.
• A degree candidate, after completing all departmental course requirements, must register each regular term as a continuing student and pay the continuing student fee until all remaining degree requirements are completed.

Please visit the Graduate Medical Sciences website at bumc.bu.edu/gms to view detailed administrative policies and procedures.

Study Options

The MSCR program can be completed on either a part-time or full-time basis depending on the student’s goal. Most of the courses take place in the late afternoons or early evenings to accommodate those who work during the day.

The program is designed so that a full-time student may complete their coursework in one academic year, including summer. Practicum and capstone components of the program should begin near completion of the coursework and the time frame for finishing them will be determined on a student-by-student basis by the program director or assistant director. A full-time student is enrolled in 12–18 units per academic term (fall and spring).

Part-time students must register for at least 4 but not more than 11 units each academic term until all course requirements are fulfilled.

Continuing Student

Students who have completed all departmental course requirements (32 units) must register each subsequent term as continuing students until all requirements for the degree have been completed.

Nondegree Option

A number of individuals with an accredited bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent, who are uncertain as to whether they want to enroll in MSCR, have the option of taking a few of the MSCR courses as a nondegree student, and may then make their decision about completing the MSCR application process. We allow the transfer toward the MSCR degree of up to 2 MSCR courses (8 units) taken as a nondegree student. Applicants must submit a copy of the Application for Admission, indicating the specific objectives of the studies/courses sought. In addition, the applicant must submit (with the application) the nonrefundable application fee. Nondegree applicants are not eligible for University sources of financial aid or aid that requires matriculation in a degree program.

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Boston University’s programs in Clinical Research aim to meet the needs of health professionals engaged in the full-spectrum of patient-oriented research. We offer both master’s degree and certificate programs to individuals seeking careers in clinical research in industry or academic settings.

Clinical Research program offerings:

• Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR)
• Online Graduate Certificate 
• Dual Degree in Medical Sciences and Clinical Research
• Dual Degree in Medicine and Clinical Research

About the MS in Clinical Research Program (MSCR)

Located in Boston’s South End at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, the Master of Science in Clinical Research Program (MSCR) has been in existence since 2001 and is ranked #1   by College Choice among universities that offer an MS in Clinical Research.  As an entity of BU CAMED, students are provided with opportunities and are exposed to resources that are part of the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine , the School of Public Health , the Goldman School of Dental Medicine , Boston Medical Center , two VA Administrations, and BioSquare.  All of this offers students endless opportunities for personal, academic and professional development.

The Master’s in Clinical Research program, which is a STEM program, teaches students the scientific fundamentals of human research. Courses in our curriculum provide an in-depth look at all of the key elements in clinical research, including: trial design, trial management, biostatistics, ethical issues, and clinical research regulations. Other courses cover how basic science discoveries translate into clinical research and new therapies. The total course requirement is 32 credit hours: 22 hours are required curriculum, including practicum and research credits; 10 hours are elective courses. Students will also complete a research “practicum”; a hands-on involvement in a clinical research project under a scientific mentor. The final requirement for the degree is to conduct clinical research, write, and present a capstone project.

Who is this program designed for?

The Master’s in Clinical Research program is designed for anyone interested in a career in clinical research. This includes those with MD or PhD degrees interested in becoming independent principal investigators, as well as those with bachelors or masters degrees who seek advancement in a research career in industry or academic settings.

Online Graduate Clinical Research Certificate

If you are not ready to commit to our Master’s program, we also offer an Online Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research.   This certificate program involves 4 courses across two semesters, and can be completed in one academic year.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the Master’s in Clinical Research program, students are expected to:

• Demonstrate the ability to design and conduct clinical research, analyze results and answer a research question.
• Demonstrate the ability to read and critique the clinical research literature.
• Present clinical research findings (from literature or their own research) to peers.

Our Mission

Inspire, Instruct, Innovate … The MS in Clinical Research program is dedicated to the discovery, development, and application of knowledge as it pertains to all areas of clinical research. Our mission is to foster an engaging and effective educational environment that promotes the pursuit of outstanding teaching and learning through formal classroom and practical training. With established collaborative relationships with pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic institutions, students are provided with unique opportunities to pursue clinical research in areas that are of personal and professional interest.

We hope that the information you receive about our program encourages you to pursue your graduate degree in clinical research with us. If you are interested, click here to get your application started.

If you would like to visit our campus or have any questions about our program, please contact Stacey Hess Pino at [email protected] . We look forward to meeting and/or speaking with you!

Janice Weinberg, ScD Director, MS in Clinical Research; P rofessor, Department of Biostatistics

Stacey Hess Pino, MS, MS Assistant Director, MS in Clinical Research; Director, Online Graduate Certificate Program in Clinical Research; Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Sciences & Education

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Department Chair: David C. Page, PhD Program Director: Steven C. Grambow, PhD Co-Directors: Kevin P. Weinfurt, PhD; Karen Goldstein, MD, MSPH Senior Program Coordinator: Gail D. Ladd

Website: biostat.duke.edu/education-and-training/clinical-research-training-program

This Duke University School of Medicine program provides formal academic training in the quantitative and methodological principles of clinical research. In contrast to a public health degree focusing on epidemiology, this program is designed primarily for clinical fellows training for academic careers. The program offers formal courses in research design, statistical analysis, medical genomics, research management, scientific communication, research project development, and responsible conduct of research. Students who complete a prescribed course of study in the training program are awarded a Master of Health Sciences in Clinical Research degree by the School of Medicine.

The Clinical Research Training Program is offered by core faculty from the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics and other clinical and basic science departments within the School of Medicine.

Basic Science Research Track (BSRT) Degree Option

The Basic Science Research Track (BSRT) is an optional customized curriculum for degree candidates designed specifically for physician-scientists. The track prepares individuals for careers as physician-scientists across a range of discovery sciences. The curriculum includes coursework that prepares researchers to perform rigorous basic science; manage, analyze, and present data; oversee a laboratory; and successfully compete for research funding.

Certificate (Academic Core in Clinical Research Certificate)

The certificate option leads to the Academic Core in Clinical Research Certificate awarded by the Duke University School of Medicine. Applicants must successfully complete the 5 required core courses that constitute the foundation of the full degree program (CRP 241, 242, 245, 253, and 254). Students who complete the certificate may convert their status to degree-seeking and apply completed coursework toward degree requirements. Students must change their status before receiving their certificate to become a degree candidate. A certificate will not be awarded if a student elects to pursue a degree program. If a student is awarded a certificate and later decides to seek the degree, they must contact Gail Ladd ( [email protected] ) and re-apply to the program.

The courses in the program are also available to qualified individuals who want to acquire specific skills but who may not want to pursue a master’s degree. In addition to clinical fellows, such individuals include faculty members, post-doctoral fellows, other trainees, and health professionals at Duke and NIH. This option allows the flexibility of taking various combinations of courses subject only to constraints imposed by course prerequisites. Students who are interested in seeking a certificate or degree may contact Gail Ladd ( [email protected] ) for additional information.

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The courses in the program are also available to qualified individuals who are enrolled in other Duke credit-bearing degree programs. To register for CRTP courses, please contact Gail Ladd ( [email protected] ) for permission and to verify eligibility.

CRTP does not permit auditing.

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Master of Science in Clinical Research

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The Master of Science in Clinical Research Program (MSCR) provides training in clinical research for healthcare professionals whose careers in academic medicine would require successful and consistent extramural funding as principal investigators on grants, implement clinical research projects and produce clinical science publications. The program prepares healthcare professionals for development and opportunities to further their skills in the clinical research environment and workforce.

The MSCR program is a component of the educational core of the South Carolina Clinical and Translational Research Institute (SCTR) and is compliant with core competencies recommended by the National Center for the Advancement of Translational Sciences. The degree is granted through the College of Graduates Studies.

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The Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) Program provides training in clinical research for health care professionals whose careers in academic medicine would require successful and consistent extramural funding as principal investigators on grants, implement clinical research projects and produce clinical science publications.

Application Process

All applications to the College of Graduate Studies are submitted online. If you are unable to apply online, a petition to the Office of the Dean with an explanation must be submitted for special accommodation.

In addition to the application itself the applicant must complete supplemental instruction materials specific to the program to which they are applying. These forms are provided via email once an application has been submitted (and are listed under Application Materials through program links above).

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The Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) Program provides additional training in clinical research for professionals whose careers in academic medicine would require successfully and  consistent extramural funding as principal investigators on grants and for investigator­ industry initiated clinical research projects. The program prepares physicians, healthcare professionals and investigators at all career and training stages for development and opportunities in the clinical research environment.

Requirements

Candidates in this program will primarily be senior residents, fellows, or junior faculty. While this program specifcally targets individuals at MUSC, faculty and staff at other institutions previously trained in the health professions and other qualified professionals in healthcare who wish to develop their clinical research skills, may also enroll. Senior residents, fellows, junior faculty, or health professionals must possess:

• a doctoral degree from an accredited school in the health/clinical sciences (e.g., M.D., Pharm. D., O. D., D. M. D., Ph. D.);
• A bachelor's or a master's degree in the health/clinical sciences from an accredited institution of higher education (e.g., BSN, MHS)

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• Academic transcripts from the institution of the highest degree, as well as any professional certifications that indicate the applicant has either
• a doctoral degree from an accredited institution in the health/clinical sciences (e.g., M.D., PharmD, O.D., D.M.D., Ph.D.)
• a graduate or bachelor's degree in the healthcare or clinical sciences from an accredited institution of higher education (e.g., BSN, MHS)

a. Future professional goals b. Your purpose for applying to the graduate program c. Area of research interest and qualifications d. Why you chose this institution's graduate certificate program e.An acknowledgement, upon acceptance, that you will commit to all scheduled classes

• Letters of Support stating the department's guarantee  the applicant will have protected time to commit to the program: a. For residents – from the Residency Director b. For fellows – from the Fellowship Director c. For faculty – from the Division or Department Chairperson

Please Note: For your application to be complete a transcript of your highest degree earned, and letter of support must be submitted.

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MS in Clinical Research Full-Time

The one year, three semester program is designed to increase the number of well-trained clinical researchers who will assume leadership roles in the design, conduct, and oversight of future multidisciplinary clinical investigations critical to the mission of the National Institute of Health (NIH). The program is designed for students who are currently pursuing doctoral degrees at MUSC.

For admission, a candidate must possess one of the following:  Bachelor or master's degree in the clinical or health sciences from a U.S. accredited institution of higher education (e.g. BSN, MHS). International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a U.S. four-year baccalaureate degree from an officially recognized institution and a letter of recommendation or support letter. Learn more about admission requirements for international applicants.

Complete the applications and submit admission materials online.  If you are unable to apply you must petition the College of Graduate Studies Office of the Dean for special accommodations with an explanation of why you are unable to apply online. In addition to the application, supplemental instruction materials specific to each program is also uploaded. These forms are provided via email once an application has been submitted and are listed above under Application Materials. Official transcripts are sent directly to the Office of Enrollment Management.

International Students

Foreign nationals are urged to submit complete information as early as possible. In addition to other official entrance credentials, applicants whose native language is not English must submit the official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL or IELTS score). The TOEFL or IELTS score must not be more than two years old. Final consideration cannot be granted to an international application for admission until the official scores are received by the Office of Enrollment Management.

If an international applicant has graduated or will graduate from an institution that uses English as the language of instruction, the TOEFL may be waived upon request.

All applications to the College of Graduate Studies must be submitted online. If you are unable to apply online you must petition the Office of the Dean for special accommodation explaining why you are unable to apply online. In addition to the application must complete supplemental instruction materials specific to the program to which they are applying. These forms are provided via email once an application has been submitted and are listed above under Application Materials. 

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Scholarship Eligibility

MUSC offers scholarships for which you may be eligible. Some are awarded based on academic achievement; others are awarded based on community service, for example. However, the majority of scholarships awarded at MUSC are based on financial need. This means those scholarships are only awarded to students who need some financial assistance to cover the cost of tuition and fees. If you would like to be considered for a financial need-based scholarship, you must have an up-to-date Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file. Make sure you list Medical University of South Carolina on your FAFSA form, along with MUSC’s code: 003438. We encourage you to submit the FAFSA as early as possible. It is recommended to submit the FAFSA in January if you plan to enroll in the Fall.

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The Master of Science program in Epidemiology and Clinical Research provides students with the skills essential to patient-oriented clinical research, including epidemiologic methods and statistical analysis.

Many students are clinical investigators with an MD or comparable clinical degree, often in fellowship stages of their training or already junior faculty members. The program also considers applicants from doctoral programs in the social, behavioral, or biological sciences who are interested in a concurrent Master’s degree and wish to apply epidemiologic techniques in their areas of research interest. The program also serves as a graduate starting point for students with baccalaureate degrees who anticipate careers in epidemiology, clinical research, medicine, or population health.

The MS program is typically completed in two years (five to six quarters). All candidates must satisfactorily complete 45 units of graduate course work with a 3.0 (B) or better, as well as a Master’s thesis, usually based on original research related to epidemiology. 

In addition to satisfying the core course requirements, students must take additional electives in their area of concentration.

Please note that the MS Epidemiology program is full-time (8-10 units/quarter) and requires students to be on campus for in-person courses.

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Giorgio is an EPH MS student and also serves as a research assistant at the Mignot Laboratory. Giorgio completed a BSc at the Universita Degli Studi Di Genova and pursued an MSc at Denmark Technical University before coming to Stanford. Driven by an unyielding curiosity and a profound passion for research, Giorgio aims to offer automated solutions in the healthcare sector. Giorgio ultimately hopes to transform how sleep physicians diagnose and treat patients, paving the way for improved healthcare practices.

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The Department of Epidemiology and Population Health is committed to fostering a diverse community in which all individuals are welcomed, respected, and supported to achieve their full potential.  

Stanford recognizes that the Supreme Court issued a ruling in June 2023 about the consideration of certain types of demographic information as part of an admission review. All applications submitted during upcoming application cycles will be reviewed in conformance with that decision.

The Department of Epidemiogy and Population Health welcomes graduate applications from individuals with a broad range of life experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds who would contribute to our community of scholars. The review process is holistic and individualized, considering each applicant’s academic record and accomplishments, letters of recommendation, prior research experience, and admissions essays to understand how an applicant’s life experiences have shaped their past and potential contributions to their field and how they might enrich the learning community at Stanford.

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We hold weekly seminars featuring the research of internal and guest speakers working in the field of epidemiology every Tuesday from 12:30pm-1:50pm via Zoom, unless otherwise noted on the program calendar. 

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The Master of Science in Clinical Research program is designed for early-career health care professionals including physicians, dentists, pharmacists, and nurses. They will explore epidemiology and biostatistics, and learn about decision sciences, applied omics science, and translating innovation into clinical practice.

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Our online master’s degree program is designed to broaden your skillset and expand your network. Flexibility of taking your classes from anywhere. Become even more competitive with our dual degree options. Enhance your leadership opportunities in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

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The MS in Clinical Research curriculum provides foundational and advanced knowledge in Clinical Research including drug development, clinical trial operations, study design, data management, regulatory affairs, medical ethics, scientific writing, and biostatistical literacy. Students can enroll full-time to complete the program in two years; or, choose a part-time option.

Graduates are prepared for leadership positions in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, government agencies, medical institutions, academic institutions and hospitals. Within these fields, graduates are qualified to work as clinical investigators, clinical research associates (in-house or remote), clinical research coordinators, data research coordinators, project support, project managers, data managers, safety specialists, regulatory managers, and many other positions.

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Faculty members in the Department of Clinical Research are recognized experts, published scientists, committed mentors and proven professionals. They bring a combination of scholarly theory and real-world experience to the courses.

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This 100% online program will allow students to excel academically as well as professionally in the exciting and growing field of clinical research with the same intensity and quality of seated classes without the time and travel constraints of a traditional classroom.

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The MS in Clinical Research is a 36-credit degree program. The curriculum is designed to accommodate clinicians’ busy schedules, with courses offered on Wednesday afternoons.  For most students with concurrent clinical obligations, the degree requires a minimum of 3 years; the time required for degree completion depends on the amount of time and effort a student devotes to the program. Detailed information about policies for McGovern Medical School and the MS Degree Program can be found in the Medical School Catalog (see current McGovern Medical School (MMS) Catalog, p 26-35).

All MS degree students must also complete the Clinical Research Curriculum , a 2-year series of introductory courses composed of a weekly lecture offered on Wednesday evenings. Successful completion of the Clinical Research Curriculum will yield up to 12 credit hours toward the MS degree credit hour requirements.

Coursework for MS Degree

The curriculum for the MS Degree Program consists of two tracks — a Patient-Based Clinical Research Track and a Translational Research Track. In either track, the specific Advanced Courses chosen by an individual student will depend on his/her previous training and course work and on career goals. All students are expected to take the Advanced Biostatistics course unless they can demonstrate comparable competency in this area. Most students in the Patient-Based Clinical Research Track will take Advanced Courses in study design, whereas most students in the Translational Research Track will take Advanced Courses in molecular biology and/or genetics.

In addition to the formal coursework offered through the Clinical Research Curriculum and the Advanced Courses, MS students are required to complete three practica and a thesis, which is ultimately orally defended. See detailed curriculum for MS Program.

Each MS student will be assigned a Program mentor who provides methodological expertise and guidance in meeting MS program requirements. In addition, the student must identify a departmental mentor from his/her own medical department or institution to provide content expertise in the student’s specific area of clinical research. An ideal departmental mentor should be an active clinical investigator with independent funding, who is well-known and well-respected in their field.  He or she will play a key role in the completion of the practica and thesis components, especially study design and analysis. He or she should be committed to the student’s participation in the Degree Program.  In addition, a departmental mentor should have the time and willingness to help the student define his or her research goals and give feedback on thesis and practica components in a constructive and timely manner.

The faculty in the Center for Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Medicine supervise the MS Degree Program, serve as Program mentors, and teach the classes. All are full-time faculty at McGovern Medical School and/or the School of Public Health. The Center faculty are actively involved in clinical research and bring to the Program a broad range of expertise, including biostatistics, clinical trials, epidemiology, ethics, and health care economics. This structure allows for a wide diversity of training and skills among the faculty and acknowledges the importance of ongoing participation in research and clinical activities for the career development of the Center faculty.

Admission Requirements

With rare exceptions, the MS Degree Program is primarily intended for those with a graduate healthcare-related professional degree (e.g., MD, DO, PharmD) who hold a current full-time faculty or fellowship appointment at an academic institution.  Applicants should have a commitment to pursue a career as an independent clinical investigator. The rapid pace of the curriculum assumes a working knowledge of clinical medicine and an excellent scholastic aptitude.

Medical graduates without postgraduate clinical training, clinical research coordinators, and other study personnel are strongly encouraged to participate instead in the Clinical Research Curriculum. Not sure which program is right for you? Click here

Applications for the MS Degree Program are accepted annually from March 15 until June 15 through the Office of the Registrar. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Applications may also be made for non-degree status (deadline October 15).  See detailed admission requirements and process .

Costs for Advanced Coursework in the MS Program will follow the Tuition and Fee Schedule for the UT System and are subject to change. The total cost of the program will depend on the number of courses taken and the duration of enrollment. At current rates, the total cost of the program is estimated to be $3500-4500 for students who qualify for Texas residency status and $12,500-16,000 for non-residents. Texas residency status is determined by the Registrar’s Office for individual students using criteria established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

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For more information regarding the MS Degree program, please email Deborah Garcia , CRC and MS Program Coordinator, or call our office at (713) 500-6708.

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We require an honours first degree (Upper Second or above) in a relevant subject from an approved higher education institution. We may consider applicants with a Lower Second degree if you include documented evidence of exceptional innovative practice, practice leadership, service development, research projects and publications in your application.

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Fees for entry in 2025 have not yet been set. For reference, the fees for the academic year beginning September 2024 were as follows:

• MClin Res (full-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £11,500 International, including EU, students (per annum): £26,000
• MClin Res (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £5,750 International, including EU, students (per annum): £13,000
• PGDip (full-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £9,200 International, including EU, students (per annum): £20,800
• PGDip (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £4,600 International, including EU, students (per annum): £10,400
• PGCert (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £2,300 International, including EU, students (per annum): £5,200

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The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies.

All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK students (fees are typically fixed for International students, for the course duration at the year of entry). For general fees information please visit: postgraduate fees . Always contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance.

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Funded health and social care research master's studentships are available through the north-west regional programme of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) INSIGHT Inspiring Students into Research scheme.

The deadline to apply for these studentships is 1pm on Monday 17 June 2024 .

For more information and details of how to apply, visit the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North West Coast website .

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The Clinical and Translational Science (CTS) Program is designed for trainees who seek to affect the translation of research into improved clinical care and public health. The CTS Program offers a PhD Program, a Master's Program, and an in-person certificate in Clinical & Translational Science and an online Introduction to Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR). This menu of training options allows individuals with varying educational goals to develop their clinical research skills.

The PhD, MS, and classroom-based certificate program are intended for individuals trained in the medical sciences, most commonly fully trained physicians. Others with similar backgrounds (e.g., DDS, DVM or PharmD), advanced biomedical or clinical degrees, or substantial biomedical or clinical research experience may also be considered. The HEOR Certificate is designed for professionals in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, clinicians, and other health care professionals.

Classes start on July 1 for all CTS programs.

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Our faculty are drawn from the departments of Medicine, Occupational Therapy,  Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Public Health and Community Medicine, and Community Health. They are committed to teaching and clinical and translational research.

Most faculty are participants in the work and activities of the Tufts Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI). Our students are also encouraged to participate in CTSI activities.

Students seeking admission to all of the CTSs Graduates Program apply to the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences using the online application system.

Applicants to the CTS Certificate in Clinical & Translational Science have a strong interest in the topic but are unable to devote two years of full-time study to obtain the MS degree.

Applicants to the online Certificate in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) typically include professionals in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, clinicians and other health care professionals who seek an introduction to this topic.

CTS Programs

The CTS Program offers four different training options, a PhD program and an MS program and two Certificate Programs.

Some individuals enter the PhD Program after completing didactic courses and a qualifying exam in the MS program, while others with Master's degrees in Clinical & Translational Science may apply directly. 

The MS and PhD Programs offer concentrations in Clinical Discovery and Investigation, Clinical Effectiveness Research, and Practice to Policy Research.

The classroom-based Certificate focuses on Clinical & Translational Science. The online Certificate focuses on Health Economics and Outcomes Research.

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• Salary Range: $95,000 - $100,000

Position Summary

The candidate will be an integral member of the senior leadership team within the Clinical Protocol & Data Management (CPDM) Office of the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC). Responsibilities include but are not limited to: coordinating the data management activities of the CPDM, while providing supervision and delegation of work assignments and evaluation of the CPDM Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) and Data Coordinators(DCs); creating and promoting professional development opportunities (both internally and externally) for staff; implementing processes and that improve, streamline, and stimulate the work environment; continually assessing trial complexity/workload and resource allocation to ensure patient safety and clinical research excellence; ensuring and promoting positive relationships and outcomes with private industry and other external agencies. The Clinical Research Manager reports directly to the Assistant Director, Clinical Research Operations.

Subject to business needs, we may support flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Options will be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

o Posts/justifies new and replacement positions, screens applicants. o On-boards and trains staff (protocol, university, departmental training). o Liaises with the HICCC HR representative for scheduling medical surveillance, JCAHO, and other HR-related functions. o Makes appropriate salary recommendations for new and existing staff based on prior experience and conducts annual staff performance reviews (including establishing and continually monitoring FY goals).

• SUPERVISION

o Monitors, directs, and supervises staff in a manner that facilitates efficient level of operations. o Determines CRC and DC workloads and protocol assignments. o Assures the subject data collected by the CRCs is organized and submitted in a timely manner. o Develops quality control mechanisms to ensure accurate data reporting. o Assists with CRF development, accuracy, and implementation for investigator initiated trials. o Ensures CRC’s are adequately prepared for and successfully manage all monitoring and/or auditing visits.

• PROTOCOL MANAGEMENT

o Provides protocol management and research expertise by participating in discussions pertinent to projects at collaborative research meetings. o Organizes projects and collaborates with multidisciplinary team and other health care personnel as needed to complete assigned tasks. o Attends regularly scheduled conferences and meetings.

• DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES

o Assists the CPDM Leadership Team in developing, implementing, and executing departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). o Develops standardized forms, study tools, and promote cross-coverage with CPDM Leadership to ensure coverage, provide appropriate staff updates, in-services, trainings, etc.

• NCI RELATED FUNCTIONS

o Assumes the role of site Clinical Research Associate (CRA) for the National Clinical Trial Network Programs (Alliance, SWOG, other) if assigned this role. o Manages and submits NCI research base membership applications for new investigators and research staff. o Ensures staff access and training on various NCI consortia group systems; obtains CTEP ID’s, establishes roles and privileges, and maintains rosters o Works with the CPDM Compliance Core to create a Q/A oversight plan for internal monitoring of NCI sponsored trials. o Obtains, reviews, disseminates data quality reports to PI’s and research staff, including component sites. Enforces data quality, timely submission, and query resolution.

o Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in education, training and experience, plus 4 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as a Clinical Research Professional through a national accrediting body such as ACRP and/or SoCRA.
• Minimum one year of supervisory experience.
• Experience in clinical research setting necessary, including a thorough understanding of ICH-GCP and CFR guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Computer skills, proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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• Scholarships

Students who pursue the Human Factors degree on campus have historically been provided part-time assistantships that offset some portion of living expenses, tuition and fees.

The College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences provides annual scholarship awards totaling approximately $1,600,000. For information on specific scholarships, please email  [email protected] .

You can find general need- and merit-based scholarships on the Financial Aid Office's scholarships page.

To learn more about FAFSA deadlines and processes, available scholarships, and financial aid program types and eligibility requirements, please visit the University of Idaho Financial Aid Office .

• Hands-On Learning

Students are encouraged to apply the knowledge gained through coursework through active participation in research in a variety of specialty areas. These include human-computer interaction, advanced displays for aviation and process control, simulation and virtual environments, driving and surface transportation, computer security, alarm technology, physiological indicators of stress and workload, sound perception, cyclist and pedestrian safety, and the emerging fields of augmented cognition and neuroergonomics.

• Internships

Students in our program often complete professional internships with various companies and organizations, including Intel, Motorola, HP, Daimler-Chrysler, UserCentric, the Idaho National Lab and the University of Idaho's media development team.

• Job Openings and Salary Range
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Looking Further into Behavior

The Master of Science in Psychology, Human Factors emphasis is a research-heavy program that examines why people do things the way they do. Considering the rapid evolution of technology over the past two decades, this question remains at the heart of both human development and the user experience. To explore where these areas intersect and how their overlap can collectively improve product design and delivery, this human factors degree program blends traditional psychology disciplines with modern-day engineering principles.

Through coursework and research, students apply these concepts to understand and improve how people engage with technology and products and examine this relationship within the context of mental health, human interactions and development, drug addiction, the workplace and consumer behavior.

Career wise, students who have finished this degree program find themselves working as researchers and user-experience engineers who seek to enhance the ways consumers interact with products, software, computers, and equipment. Opportunities exist in business, management, human services, and web and product design, with the goal of refining everyday human systems, interaction and capabilities.

• Flexible Formats: In addition to our on-campus program, we offer this degree fully online with all full-time online students paying in-state tuition.
• Scope: Human factors deals with a large range of applied topics — like product design, human performance and human error, human-machine and human-computer interaction, interface design, safety and ergonomics.
• Facilities: The Human Factors Program at University of Idaho has a number of on-campus laboratory facilities in which students conduct state-of-the-art research projects.
• Careers: Graduates of our program have found rewarding employment in diverse fields, including software and web usability, product development, consulting, public safety, healthcare, nuclear power, surface transportation, aviation systems and research.
• Requirements: Candidates interested in applying must meet the requirements for the College of Graduate Studies and the Department of Psychology and Communication. Review all requirements  before beginning your application.

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