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Graduate Certificate in Clinical Investigation at Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis, United States

Programme overview

A 16-credit evening certificate for young investigators committed to academic clinical research careers, covering study design, statistics, responsible conduct of research, scientific communication and leadership. Offered in four tracks: Clinical Investigation, Translational Medicine, Genetics/Genomics, and Dissemination and Implementation.

Faculty: School of Medicine  |  Duration: One to two years on average; coursework within five years  |  Intake: Fall or spring entry, rolling review  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: St. Louis, MO, United States

What you will study

10 core credits: Ethical and Legal Issues in Clinical Research, Designing Outcomes and Clinical Research, Introduction to Statistics for Clinical Research, and Grantsmanship or Scientific Writing and Publishing; track courses make up the remainder.

Career pathways

Academic careers in clinical research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree required; most scholars are in a pre- or postdoctoral mentored research programme at WashU Medicine or hold a postdoctoral appointment at WashU or an ICTS affiliate. Applicants must be US citizens, nationals or permanent residents, or hold a valid US visa and such a postdoctoral appointment; F-1/J-1 applicants must show English proficiency. Online application, biosketch/CV and official transcripts; no credit transfer.

Intake: Fall or spring entry, rolling review

Duration: One to two years on average; coursework within five years

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