Nashville,
TN,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Clinical Investigation in Nashville United States | Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
|
Nashville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,732
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The MSCI program educates researchers in the methodologies and approaches used in clinical and translational studies. Participants gain hands-on, guided experience in clinical research while developing expertise in study design, biostatistics, biomedical ethics, human genetics, pharmaceutical and medical device development, and genomics through structured coursework. This two-year program prepares graduates to secure competitive funding, including NIH K23 awards, VA Career Development Grants, NIH R01 grants, and significant foundation support.
Admission Requirements
Qualified applicants for the MSCI Program consist of:
Physicians completing fellowships at Vanderbilt or Meharry Medical College who are board-eligible,
Residents with dedicated research time,
Medical students allocated time for research activities,
Vanderbilt faculty members receiving departmental approval,
Postdoctoral PhD researchers pursuing clinical and translational research careers,
Nursing School PhD candidates focused on clinical and translational research, and
Non-Vanderbilt/Meharry applicants may be considered if they identify an appropriate Vanderbilt mentor and secure funding.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Letter from mentor documenting commitment to the candidate's career development. Please include a copy of the mentor's curriculum vitae. 3. Three letters of recommendation (may include mentor). 4. Letter from Division Director or Department Chair assuring 80% protected time for research. 5. Research Plan: The three to five page proposal should describe Specific Aims, Background and Significance, Experimental Methods, Procedures, and Long-Term Objectives. Plans exceeding the five-page limit will be returned. Be sure to provide a title for your project. 6. Curriculum Vitae of the applicant. 7. Statement of how this proposed research plan fits into your career objectives.
The minimum acceptable score on the paper-based TOEFL is 570, and for the Internet-based test, 88. Many programs, however, require a considerably higher level of proficiency.
For IELTS, the minimum acceptable score will vary by program. In many cases, a score of at least 7.0 is desirable.
The minimum acceptable score on the paper-based TOEFL is 570, and for the Internet-based test, 88. Many programs, however, require a considerably higher level of proficiency.
For IELTS, the minimum acceptable score will vary by program. In many cases, a score of at least 7.0 is desirable.
Tuition
USD
33,732