Certificate in Clinical Research

The Certificate in Clinical Research delivers comprehensive training for healthcare professionals, individuals with scientific backgrounds, and other practitioners seeking to acquire or enhance core competencies required for participation in clinical research. This certificate program is offered online, making it well-suited for working professionals. Additionally, coursework completed as part of the graduate certificate may be transferable to the Master of Science in Clinical Research degree program.

Curriculum

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
MCR700	Clinical Biostatistics	3
MCR736	Clinical Epidemiology	3
MCR750	Ethical Issues in Clinical Research	1
Semester Total		7

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
MCR724	Introduction to Clinical Trials	3
MCR752	Team Science in Clinical Research	1
MCR732	Comparative Effectiveness Research	3
MCR777	Introduction to Grant Writing	1
Semester Total		8

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
MCR731	Critical Review	2
MCR773	Industry/Regulatory	2
Semester Total		4
Curriculum Total		19