BSIS Clinical Research Management at Washington University in St. Louis

Programme overview

A Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies for early-career learners and experienced clinical research staff such as investigators, coordinators and sponsor representatives. It starts with basic sciences, then covers managing studies that develop drugs, devices and treatment protocols, focusing on scientific methods, good clinical practice, research ethics and regulations protecting human subjects. Completed entirely online.

Faculty: WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) | Duration: Required courses 40 units; total not stated | Study mode: full-time | Location: St. Louis, MO, United States

What you will study

14 required courses (40 units): General Biology I and II, Fundamentals of Clinical Research Management I and II, Biomedical Ethics, Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Data and Information Management in Health Sciences, Research Ethics and Regulatory Affairs, The Business of Clinical Research, Pharmacology for Clinical Research, and a practicum/capstone.

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Application information

Entry term: Fall semester (applications for fall 2027 entry); spring transfer entry is also offered.

Spring Transfer and Fall Transfer applicants are admitted for the spring and fall semesters respectively.

First-year deadlines: Early Decision I and Early Action November 2 (Early Decision notification by December 15, Early Action by December 23); Early Decision II and Regular Decision January 4 (notification by February 14 and April 1 respectively). Transfer deadlines: Spring Transfer October 15; Fall Transfer March 1.

Applications are submitted through the Common Application or Coalition Application; the application fee is $75 (automatically waived for students applying for financial aid). SAT/ACT is optional (test-optional policy for fall 2027 entry).

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