Application & Requirements

Please note: International Applicants who will be studying on an F-1 visa must submit their application as early as possible to allow time for visa processing.

Complete an Online Application	Online Application Requirements: Unofficial Transcripts; Resume; Personal Statement; Three Letters of Recommendation	Online Application Select “Clinical Research” for the Intended Department Select “Clinical Research (AS79)” for the Intended Major
International Applicants	F-1 Applicants Please complete an online application: submit a minimum TOEFL score of 85 or 7.0 on the IELTS. May only enter program summer quarter.	J-1 Applicants for CORE (Clinical Observership & Research Education) Please contact the Health Sciences International department for application details

Required Documents

Program Details

Intended Audience

Statement of Purpose: Your statement of purpose should explain your reasons for choosing the MAS in Clinical Research, what you hope to achieve, and how your previous experience has set you up to succeed in this program.
Original Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation required, including at least one from a relevant employer. Enter the names and emails of your three recommenders into your application. You may enter more than three names if you wish. Please note: you may pay your fees and submit your completed application before all recommendation letters have been posted.
Unofficial copies of academic records from all post-secondary institutions attended need to be uploaded into the application for review. Students should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Official Transcripts will be required if admitted to the program.
Current resume or C.V.
International students must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. (Students should have a minimum TOEFL score of an 85 or IELTS score of 7.0.)
- UCSD’s institution code is 4836.
- Exam must have been taken within the last two years.
- Application will not be reviewed until TOEFL (minimum 85 required) or IELTS (minimum 7.0 required) score has been received.
- NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, UC San Diego will be accepting the TOEFL iBT Home Edition test scores and IELTS Indicator test scores for the 2021-2022 academic cycle. Applicants that do not have in-person testing options may submit the home edition scores as an alternative. Please click here for more information.

GRE/GMAT not required to apply
One entry point per year: Summer quarter (July)
- CREST students: You may matriculate into the Clinical Research masters program during other quarters. Contact clre@ucsd.edu for more information.
Program accepts international applicants studying on F-1 visas
- J-1 Applicants for CORE (Clinical Observership & Research Education) please contact the Health Sciences International department for application details
Merit Scholarships are available for U.S. Citizens. Please apply at the time of application submission.
This program is self-funded, and California residency requirements are waived. Program fees apply to both California residents and non-residents, as well as international students. All fees are subject to change at any time.
UCSD residents, fellows, faculty (including laboratory-based fellows) MUST apply through the CREST program to pay a discounted fee up to 20 credit units.
Application Fee is $135 for domestic students and $155 for international students.

This program is intended for individuals with biomedical education or experience who need graduate-level training in clinical research topics for conducting research that advances the understanding and/or application of strategies to prevent, diagnose, or treat disease in academic organizations, healthcare institutions, or the pharmaceutical industry.

Applications for the next cohort will open soon!

How to Apply

Read through the items below to become familiar with the application process.

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Head Over to the Application Form

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Select the Intended Department

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Select the Intended Major