Washington University in St. Louis campus

Health Sciences

MS Clinical Investigation at Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis, United States

Programme overview

An evening-format master's preparing early-career investigators for academic clinical research careers, in four tracks: Clinical Investigation, Translational Medicine, Genetics/Genomics, and Dissemination and Implementation.

Faculty: School of Medicine  |  Duration: Typically two to three years; one to five years allowed  |  Intake: January or fall start  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: St. Louis, MO, United States

What you will study

33 credit units: core, a four-credit Clinical Investigation Seminar, at least 6 elective credits and 6-8 credits of mentored independent research, plus a thesis. Courses include Ethical and Legal Issues in Clinical Research, Introduction and Intermediate Statistics, and Grantsmanship or Scientific Writing.

Career pathways

Academic careers in clinical research.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree; most scholars are in a mentored research programme at WashU Medicine or hold a postdoctoral appointment at WashU or an ICTS affiliate. US citizens, nationals or permanent residents, or visa holders with such a postdoctoral appointment (no visa sponsorship). Requires current patient-oriented research and an established senior faculty mentor. Windows: Aug 15-Nov 1 for January start; Jan 1-Apr 15 for fall start. Materials: CV/biosketch, individual development plan, research plan, mentor letter, Chair/Division Chief recommendation, transcripts.

Arts & Sciences master's programmes set their own deadlines, generally mid-December or mid-January.

Explore more study programmes

Health Sciences

BA Public Health & Society

Washington University in St. Louis, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Entry term: Fall semester (applications for fall 2027 entry); spring transfer entry is also offered.

Health Sciences

BS Pharmaceutical Sciences

Washington University in St. Louis, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Entry term: Fall semester (applications for fall 2027 entry); spring transfer entry is also offered.

Health Sciences

BSIS Health Sciences

Washington University in St. Louis, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Entry term: Fall semester (applications for fall 2027 entry); spring transfer entry is also offered.

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.