Program Overview

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Clinical Research Management (Graduate Certificate)

The Clinical Research Management (Graduate Certificate) program is designed for research professionals seeking to advance their careers in clinical research. This online certificate program provides students with a solid foundation in clinical trial management, including skills in ethical and responsible conduct, clinical research regulations, trial operations, and data management.

Program Description

The program helps students build a comprehensive understanding of clinical research management, including day-to-day operations, participant recruitment and retention, staffing, data management, and comprehensive clinical trial management.

At a Glance

• College/School: Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
• Location: Online
• STEM-OPT Extension Eligible: No

Degree Requirements

The program requires 15 credit hours, consisting of:

• Required Core (12 credit hours)
  • HCR 561 Responsible Conduct of Clinical Research (3)
  • HCR 562 Clinical Research Data Management and Technology Implementation (3)
  • HCR 563 Fundamentals of Regulatory Affairs (3)
  • HCR 565 Clinical Research Operations (3)
• Restricted Elective (3 credit hours)
  • Students should see the academic unit for the list of restricted electives.

Admission Requirements

• General University Admission Requirements: All students must meet general university admission requirements.
• Applicant Eligibility: Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a nationally recognized, regionally accredited academic institution.
• Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
• Application Requirements:
  • Graduate admission application and application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume or curriculum vitae
  • Two online references
  • Personal statement
  • Response to application questions
  • Proof of English proficiency
• Additional Requirements:
  • Six months of full-time, related clinical research work or internship experience
  • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology is recommended

Tuition Information

Tuition information can be found on the university's website.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Integrate clinical research project management principles, regulatory requirements, ethical guidelines, and best practices to determine effective strategies for conducting compliant and high-quality clinical trials.
• Synthesize global regulatory requirements, ethical considerations, and clinical research practices to determine appropriate compliance actions and develop evidence-based solutions for global clinical research operations.

Career Opportunities

Certificate graduates can prepare for research positions that involve evaluating the safety and effectiveness of new medical products. Specific careers include:

• Clinical research assistant
• Clinical research associate
• Clinical research coordinator
• Clinical research supervisor

Stackable Certificates

Students can complete two graduate certificate programs and combine them into a Master of Advanced Study degree, giving ultimate flexibility to build their own master’s degree. Interested students can learn more about MAS requirements and the admission process.