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Clinical Investigation (MS) at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

A part-time MS sponsored by NUCATS that trains clinical scientists in clinical research techniques, particularly translational and clinical epidemiologic patient-oriented studies.

Faculty: The Graduate School (NUCATS)  |  Duration: 2-3 years (part-time)  |  Intake: Any quarter; fall encouraged  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

The degree is 10 credits: five core, three elective and two research credits. Courses include Introduction to Epidemiology, Biostatistics for Clinical Investigators, Clinical Trials and Electronic Health Record Data for Clinical Research.

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Entry requirements

Designed for medical residents, fellows and junior faculty; Chicago-area medical professionals outside Northwestern may apply. Participants should be engaged in investigations with a mentor, preferably at Northwestern, who has national funding.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications for 2026-27 open September 15, 2026; deadlines vary by programme. The Graduate School application fee is $95 and nonrefundable, paid by credit or debit card.

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