Program Overview

Introduction to the Master of Clinical Research Program

The Master of Clinical Research (MCR) program is an interdisciplinary graduate degree program offered entirely online. This program is designed to train professionals to navigate the complex world of medical product development and clinical research, ensuring safe and effective evidence-based diagnostics, drugs, biologics, and devices for public health.

Program Specializations

The 100-percent online program offers two specializations:

• Clinical research management
• Regulatory affairs

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MCR program are prepared to excel in various professional roles on clinical research teams, including:

• Clinical research coordinators and managers
• Clinical research associates (monitors)
• Project and data managers
• Clinical research trainers
• Regulatory compliance officers
• Institutional review board specialists
• Research quality analysts
• And many other positions in the clinical research enterprise

Curriculum

The program offers a multidisciplinary curriculum covering:

• Theory and practice of research methods and statistics
• The ethics of human subjects research
• The science of pharmacology and medical product regulation
• The business of research operations and management

Culminating Project

The program concludes with a culminating project where students have an opportunity to apply best practices in clinical research operations or administration.

Program Availability

Applicants are strongly encouraged to verify the availability of the program in their home state, as the College and University are pursuing authorization in all 50 states.