Applied Clinical Research
General
Program Title
Applied Clinical Research
Degree Designation
MS
Award Type
Masters
Program Level
Graduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus
Program Description
The Master of Science in Applied Clinical Research provides students with the necessary tools and competencies needed to design, conduct and evaluate human clinical trials for the medical device industry. Graduates will be able to translate complex technical clinical results to the general population and accelerate their advancement to a leadership position in a medical device company/consulting agency.
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Status
Active
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
Bachelors Degree
Minimum undergraduate GPA for admission
3
Other requirements applicants MUST complete prior to admission.
A baccalaureate degree in science, engineering, math, statistics, nursing or other appropriate and relevant area is required.
For application, prospective students are required to submit resume and personal statement of interest.
The GRE is not required.
For application, prospective students are required to submit resume and personal statement of interest.
The GRE is not required.
Admissions process.
Interview required
Required GPA for graduation
3
Requirements
Free Form Requisites
Admissions Requirements
A baccalaureate degree in science, engineering, math, statistics, nursing or other appropriate and relevant area is required.
For application, prospective students are required to submit resume and personal statement of interest.
The GRE is not required.
See department website www.msacr.com.
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Knowledge of scientific concepts relative to the design of medical device clinical trials.
Outcome
Synthesize and apply principles of clinical research design and conduct.
Outcome
Critique and describe history of protections and regulations.
Outcome
Knowledge of ethical considerations, and subject protection and safety aspects when conducting medical device clinical trials.
Outcome
Knowledge of how medical devices are developed and regulated.
Outcome
Manage logistics and scientific requirements of clinical trials.
Outcome
Knowledge of clinical research operations, including study management, GCP compliance, safety management and investigational product handling
Outcome
Synthesize and apply ethical practices in clinical research.
Outcome
Appraise the stakeholders of clinical research.
Outcome
Knowledge of clinical study site management.
Outcome
Demonstrate effective professional communication and problem solving skills.
Outcome
Knowledge of clinical research leadership and professionalism.
Outcome
Knowledge of data management, including acquisition, source verification, quality control, database management and data analysis.
Outcome
Knowledge of elements encompassing verbal and written communication skills, and the fundamentals of teamwork.
Degree Maps
Major Code
8150
Program Code
8023