University of California, San Diego campus

Health Sciences

MAS Clinical Research at University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Advanced Studies in Clinical Research teaches clinical research methodology through classroom instruction and practical training. It is a self-supporting, part-time or full-time program with a modular, year-round structure and evening classes, intended for physicians, pharmacists, advanced-practice nurses, psychologists and biomedical scientists.

Faculty: School of Medicine  |  Department: Department of Medicine, Clinical Research  |  Duration: 12 to 36 months (part-time or full-time)  |  Intake: Summer  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: La Jolla, CA, United States

What you will study

40 units including 20 units of core clinical courses (e.g. Epidemiology, Patient Oriented Research, Biostatistics, Health Services Research, Data Management and Informatics, Translational Research Fundamentals), experiential learning, a professional development seminar, an ISP seminar series, an Independent Study Project, advanced statistics electives and a general elective. B- or higher required in graded courses.

Career pathways

For professionals employed in biomedical firms, hospitals and pharmacies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University admission (graduate level): a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent and a minimum B (3.0/4.0) average in upper-division or prior graduate work. Programme page (catalog): Individuals should submit and complete the official UC San Diego online graduate application for admission, the application fee, one set of official transcripts from each institution attended after high school, three letters of professional letters of recommendation, and a current resume or curriculum vitae.

UC San Diego enrolls for Fall term only.

The graduate application fee is $135.

Apply through the official page: https://connect.grad.ucsd.edu/apply/

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