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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 program provides students with the tools and competencies required to design, conduct, evaluate, and report human clinical trials. Graduates will understand the use of clinical evidence on the general population. They will accelerate their development, whether a new clinical research professional or a developing clinical research leader.

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

Required GPA for graduation

3

Number of credits in program

34-38

Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Explain the scientific and regulatory components involved in designing, developing, and using medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and combination products.

Outcome

Describe the history of ethics, human protections, standards, and regulations in clinical research.

Outcome

Apply the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical research strategy, design, execution, and utilization.

Outcome

Describe the key components of a clinical development plan and contemporary clinical research operations, including study management and site management.

Outcome

Explain the responsibilities and working relationship between the key stakeholders in clinical research, including sponsors, investigators, and regulatory bodies.

Outcome

Describe the basic concepts of data management, including data acquisition, source verification, quality control, database management, and data analysis.

Outcome

Demonstrate effective professional oral and written communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Outcome

Describe the principles of effective leadership, including the importance of diversity in clinical research.

Degree Maps or Program Completion Plans

Major Code

8150

Program Code

8023