Clinical Investigation: Master of ScienceCombining interdisciplinary, theoretical academics with two semesters of hands-on, mentored field experiences, the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation offers a broad and comprehensive education in the science, management, biostatistics, ethics, and regulatory aspects of patient-oriented clinical research.
As a student of this rigorous graduate degree program, you will be immersed in the science-based theory and evidence-based practice of the premier minds, practitioners, and facilities in the clinical investigation field. Guided by a faculty of scientists, physicians, and practicing clinical researchers, you will gain exposure to clinical research planning, clinical trial design, protocol preparation, interaction with Institutional Review Boards, regulatory requirements, selection of trial subjects/patients, trial management, study monitoring, and data analysis. You will enjoy unparalleled access to world-class research organizations and associated Web-based libraries and databases. And through a dynamic interchange with mentors and fellow classmates, you will acquire academic knowledge in research methods, biostatistics, ethics, and regulatory policy while developing concrete skills in critical thinking, analysis, and research science appropriate to conducting clinical investigations. |
