Program Description
Created to prepare students for the wide array of career opportunities in the clinical research industry. This program is well suited for career changers with a background in life, physical or clinical sciences that would like to break into the field of clinical research. It is also appropriate for individuals already in the industry and looking for additional graduate-level training.
The field of clinical research is rapidly expanding and knowledgeable professionals are needed to coordinate, manage, and administer clinical trials. This master of science degree will provide students with the foundation needed to be successful in the field of clinical research.
Learning Goals/Outcomes
- Understand experimental design, statistical analysis and interpretation, and regulatory and ethical issues pertaining to human clinical research and trials
- Read, understand, & critique published reports of clinical trials
- Acquire management skills that will enable them to successfully manage multidisciplinary teams involved in clinical research projects
- Prepare for employment in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as academic and hospital clinical research settings.
Curriculum: 2 years, 36 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| GC 660 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| GC 630 | Fund-Clinical Trials | 3 |
| GC 635 | Intro to Clin Trials Mgmt | 2 |
| GC 637 | Adv Clin Trial Mgmt: Careers | 2 |
| GC 640 | Research Ethics | 1 |
| GC 690 | Reg Issu in Human Subjects Res | 2 |
| GC 720 | Scientific Writing | 2 |
| GC 617 | ManagPharm DrugDevelopProjects | 2 |
| or GC 625 | ||
| GC 600 | Managerial and Teamwork Skills | 3 |
| or GC 620 | ||
| GC 615 | Grants & Contracts Management | 2 |
| GC 510 | Database Design & Mgmt | 2 |
| Designated Electives | 12 | |
| Performance Improvement | ||
| Strategic Management | ||
| Biotechnology Venture Mgmt | ||
| Principles-Epidemiology | ||
| General Pharmacology | ||
| Princ-Clin Pharmacology | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |