Clinical Research (MS)

Master of Science in Clinical Research

Master of Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson, Phoenix

Minimum Credit Units

30 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

Students earning a Master of Science in Clinical Research will graduate prepared to fulfill a need for highly qualified clinical investigators who can conduct leading-edge clinical research. The program teaches you to design, conduct and analyze the results of research projects with human subjects, all with the goal of translating those findings into overall better treatments and better patient outcomes. You will also learn how to manage and utilize clinical research data and how to publish and present clinical research studies while gaining an important understanding of the responsible conduct of research in medicine.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. 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. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

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Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

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%