MS Clinical Research at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

The MS in clinical research is a graduate degree as well as a career development path for physician-scientists, clinical scholars, and biomedical researchers. The clinical research MS program trains students to perform patient-oriented research, develop therapeutic interventions conduct clinical trials, write grants, and develop data analytic skills. The program offers maximum flexibility and it can be completed online and students have varied capstone project opportunities.

Faculty: School of Public Health | Duration: 2 years / Plan B 36 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Clinical Research Core Courses (16 credits), Epidemiology Core Course (3 credits), Clinical Trials Core Course (3 credits), Capstone Project: Clinical Research (6-10 credits), Electives (4-8 credits). Students must complete both sessions of the University's Responsible Conduct of Research course, validated by ORTTA. Students also must complete the NIH's online training, Protection of Human Research Subjects, validated by electronic certificate upon successful completion.

Career pathways

The MS in clinical research is a graduate degree as well as a career development path for physician-scientists, clinical scholars, and biomedical researchers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students must have completed or must be at an advanced stage of their clinical practice training. All applicants should have an identified mentor at the University of Minnesota who will provide them with a research project and guide their research prior to applying for admission. Applicants who are part of a University of Minnesota fellowship or residency program, should in addition, discuss their application with their fellowship or residency director. An advanced health professional degree (MD, DDS, DVM, DO, DNP, DC, PharmD, PhD, etc.) or other advanced doctoral degree in a clinical biomedical field from an accredited university. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. An official transcript verifying completion of an advanced health professional degree and training sufficient to be eligible for a license to practice. One of the three required recommendation letters and a completed School of Public Health Recommendation form from the clinical director of training supporting the applicant's potential as a clinical researcher. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS 7.

Duration: 2 years / Plan B 36 credits

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