The Clinical Research M.S. program addresses the need for highly qualified clinical investigators conducting clinical research. Students in the Clinical Research M.S. program will learn to design, conduct and analyze the results of research projects with human subjects with the goal of translating findings into better treatments and patient outcomes. Students also receive instruction on management and use of clinical research data, publishing and presenting clinical research studies, responsible conduct of research, and biostatistics. Postgraduate applicants holding a terminal degree (MD, DO, MBBS) may be able to transfer up to 6 credits toward the M.S. degree. An original thesis project conducted with a faculty mentor is required.
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College of Medicine, Phoenix
University of Arizona - Main - Tucson
Phoenix Campus - Phoenix
International applicants from non-English speaking countries must report an adequate score on an English proficiency exam accepted by the Graduate College. GRE scores are not required.
The Clinical Research program does not offer funding support to M.S. students. Students can contact the Graduate College's Office of Fellowships and Community Engagement for information about external funding opportunities for graduate students. Admitted students can use the Scholarship Universe database to identify further funding opportunities. Domestic students may contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid to inquire about standard forms of financial aid. Faculty members who mentor Clinical Research M.S. students may be able to provide funding.
Applicants (U.S. citizens and permanent residents):
Applicants (interntational):
Note: All application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be received by the deadline for the application to be considered.
International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.
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Students must maintain a grade point average of 3.00 (letter grade of B) or better to maintain good academic standing, as required to receive financial support and to be awarded the M.S. degree.
Students must complete a minimum of 24 units of coursework toward the M.S. and at least 6 units of thesis. All courses must be completed at the graduate level, and at least 15 units of coursework must receive regular letter grades (i.e., A, B, C). A limited number of courses may be transferred from another institution with the approval of the CTS program and the faculty mentor, and presuming the courses earned graduate credit at the home institution with a grade of B or better.
Required coursework includes the following:
Commonly used elective courses include:
Note: Students are not restricted to this list of potential elective courses. Each CR student works with their faculty mentor to select optimal elective courses relevant to the student's research.
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Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.
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Application Acceptance Rate | 75% |
Avg. Time-to-degree (years) | n/a |
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Enrollment Percent Male | n/a |
Enrollment Percent Female | n/a |
Enrollment Percent International | n/a |
Enrollment Percent URM | n/a |