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Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

In the current medical climate, there is a growing need for academic clinicians and health care professionals who are trained in clinical research. Unfortunately, there are few programs that offer the didactic preparation for the unique requirements of a clinical researcher. The primary goal of this program is to provide a formal, structured program that will prepare certificate candidates to pursue a successful career in clinical research.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Duration: 3 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The certificate requires 3 credits. Courses include Principles of Biostatistics, Principles of Epidemiology, Patient Centered Research.

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Entry requirements

The successful applicant must have completed a medical, nursing, or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. Fellows and junior faculty members with current appointments at the Penn State College of Medicine, as well as nursing graduates and public health personnel, are target candidates for the certificate program.

Duration: 3 credits

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