MS in Clinical and Translational Research

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Clinical and Translational Research is a part-time, 30-credit hour program designed for clinical professionals to advance their research skills. The program emphasizes epidemiology, statistics, and translational research, enabling clinicians to conduct independent studies and contribute to improved healthcare practices. Graduates typically pursue careers as clinician-investigators in academic or research settings, leveraging their knowledge to translate scientific discoveries into clinical applications.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Science in Clinical and Translational Research program is a 30 credit hour program designed to be completed in 2 years, on a part-time basis, to allow trainees to meet clinical duties and other responsibilities while enrolled in classes. In addition to the successful completion of 30 credit hours of course work, a thesis is required to earn the Master of Science degree. Successful graduates of the program will leave with the epidemiological and statistical knowledge to conduct independent and collaborative clinical studies in their special areas of practice and interest. The program is designed to provide clinical professionals (physicians, nurses, and other terminal degree clinical professionals) with the necessary preparation for successful career development and independent investigator awards. The program emphasizes specific training in clinical epidemiology/clinical effectiveness, molecular epidemiology, clinical trials, and translational research that will enable clinicians to translate scientific advances into applications for improved clinical practice and human health. The disciplinary purpose and ultimate goal of the program is to move practitioners from the realm of personal clinical experience to objective evidence.