Atlanta,
GA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MD (MD) / Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) in Atlanta United States | Emory University
Emory University
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Atlanta United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
55,700
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) offers comprehensive training in both theoretical and hands-on clinical and translational research for medical students between their third and fourth years. Those engaged in clinical and translational research need to integrate medical and biological expertise with analytical disciplines such as statistical methods, decision analysis, probability theory, epidemiological analysis, and informatics. Additionally, they must grasp core concepts in evidence-based medicine, implementation science, bioethics, clinical trial methodology, human and animal research regulations, scientific and grant writing, and research ethics. The MSCR program mandates at least 30 credit hours, covering coursework, a research thesis, and a grant proposal. Full-time students attend classes during two semesters in their first year, followed by required rotations (IRB and Clinical Research Network), research work, thesis completion, and grant preparation in the summer and second year. Students receive guidance from experienced, federally-funded clinical researchers.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
1) Cover page (save link as document).
2) Personal statement (up to 2 pages maximum) to include the applicant’s training and research background and career goals, including how this training program and training afforded by the mentoring team will specifically enhance career development. Use Arial 11 font and 1.0 inch margins, single-spaced.
3) Curriculum vitae of the applicant in the form of an NIH-style predoctoral or postdoctoral biosketch. NIH Biosketch forms, instructions and examples are at this website: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms/biosketch.htm.  Note that the NIH-style biosketch for both predoctoral trainees and postdoctoral fellows requires information on any prior research support awarded to the applicant, as well as prior scholastic performance (undergraduate and graduate school attended, science course titles, other course titles, year course take and final letter grade). Helpful slides for completing the NIH Biosketch are here.
4) Current NIH-style biosketch of the proposed Lead Mentor. The personal statement of the lead Mentors’ biosketch must reflect commitment to the mentee and his/her specific project. The lead Mentor must be the Principal Investigator (PI) or a Multiple PI (MPI) or Program Director on at least one active federal grant at the time the applicant will begin the program (late August of each calendar year). The Lead Mentor’s grants can be from any federal agency, for example, the NIH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DOD), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), among others.
5) Current NIH-style biosketch of co-mentors or Advisory Committee member(s). The personal statements of these must reflect commitment to the mentee and his/her specific project. The co-mentor team typically consists of 2-3 additional faculty members who will provide training in CTS to the applicant, in addition to the Lead Mentor.
6) NIH-quality research project MSCR thesis proposal involving human subjects, and may include human data from available databases is required.
Tuition
USD
55,700