Program Overview

Master of Science in Clinical Research

Overview

The Master of Science in Clinical Research program prepares students to design, conduct, and analyze research projects with human subjects, with the goal of translating findings into better treatments and patient outcomes. Students will learn to manage and utilize clinical research data, publish and present clinical research studies, and understand the responsible conduct of research in medicine.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson
• Phoenix

Minimum Credit Units

• 30 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

• An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education.
• Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 21.43%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 1.48 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Female: 100%
• Enrollment % International: 12.5%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 50%

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Medicine, Phoenix

Degree

• Master of Science

Program Coordinator

• Katharine Gonzales

Director of Graduate Studies

• Melisa Celaya