Clinical Research

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Requirements

Admission

The Master of Science in Clinical Research (M.S.) applicants must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and must have taken the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), LSAT or Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Students who hold an M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D., J.D., or D.V.M. from an accredited American university are exempt from the GRE/MCAT/LSAT requirement. Applications must be submitted to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences with supporting transcripts, Statement of Intent, and recommendations as described in the on-line application packet. Those whose first language is not English must pass the TOEFL with a score of at least 600 (paper-based test) or 250 (computer-based test).

Master of Science in Clinical Research

The Master of Science in Clinical Research is a minimum 31-credit program designed to be completed in one year, although part-time options spanning two or more years are also available. The program includes a core curriculum, a set of core electives, and courses specific to various aspects of clinical research.

The M.S.-CR degree supports the development of clinical investigation and patient oriented research in academic medicine. Students are encouraged to use the M.S. program to identify areas of clinical research and to utilize supervised research opportunities within the curriculum to develop research projects.

Core Courses

PHS 7000 - Introduction to Biostatistics Credits: 3 to 4
PHS 7001 - Introduction to Biostatistics II Credits: 3
PHS 7010 - Fundamentals of Epidemiology Credits: 3
PHS 7020 - Epidemiological and Translational Research Credits: 3
PHS 7120 - Comparative Effectiveness and Outcomes Credits: 3
PHS 7170 - Introduction to SAS Credits: 1
PHS 7450 - Database Design and Implementation Credits: 2

PHS Core Electives

PHS 7060 - Program Planning and Evaluation Credits: 3
PHS 7100 - Health Care Policy and Management Credits: 3
PHS 7310 - Clinical Trials Methodology Credits: 3
PHS 7470 - Management and Quality in Health Organizations Credits: 2
PHS 7820 - Proposal Writing for NIH Research Grants Credits: 3
PHS 8950 - Supervised Clinical Research I Credits: 3