Course variations

Course summary

The goal of the Master of Science in Clinical Research degree program is to maintain a program that will train qualified candidates in clinical and translational research with a solid foundation in clinical and translational research methodologies, biostatistics, clinical trials, collaborative science, research conduct and ethics, publication practices, grantsmanship, and a unique understanding of the cultural and ethical issues that impact the healthcare of our diverse nation. This program differs from more traditional approaches to clinical research training by including a core emphasis on methodologies to address health disparities, and a focus on community research, health outcomes research, and interactive training on research ethics in multicultural communities.

Program modules

The course modules for the first year , fall semester are 1000 Clinical Research I 2, 1001 Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues of Clinical Research and IRB 1, 1002 Biostatistics I 2, 1003 Masters Seminar 1. The course modules for the first year , spring semester are 1004 Clinical Trials 2, 1005 Clinical Epidemiology I 2, 1006 Masters Seminar 1. The course modules for the first year , summer semester are 1007 Outcomes Research 2, 1008 Clinical Research II 2, 1009 Biostatistics II 2. The course modules for the second year , fall semester are 1010 Cost-Effectiveness, Decision, and Meta Analysis 2, 1011 Clinical Epidemiology II 2, 1012 Clinical Research III 2. The course modules for the second year , spring semester are 1013 Scientific Writing 2, 1014 Biostatistics III 2, 1015 Masters Seminar 1.The course modules for the second year, summer semester are 1016 Molecular Methods in Clinical Research 2, 1017 Community Research Survey Methods and Analysis 2, 1018 Masters Seminar 1.

Entry requirement for international students

Students should have baccalaureate degree (or its foreign equivalent). Students who have a professional health degree (i.e. M.D., D.D.S, D.N.Sc. or Ph.D.). Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy or other clinical disciplines. Applicants without a professional degree, but with an earned Masters degree who demonstrate evidence of commitment to clinical investigation will also be considered. Applicants must have salary and tuition support for the duration of the program and a letter of such commitment from their tuition sponsor must accompany the application.

Qualification

Masters

Awarding body

Charles Drew University Of Medicine And Science

Department name

College of Science and Health