Application & Requirements

1. Transcripts: Unofficial copies of academic records from all post-secondary institutions are needed to submit an application. Official Transcripts will be required if admitted to the program. Note to students with credentials from foreign institutions/degree programs: a WES, course-by-course credential evaluation report must be submitted directly to Graduate Admissions Office & uploaded to the online application portal along with the foreign transcripts. UCSD does not accept credential evaluation documentation from other companies. Applicants should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
2. Current Resume or C.V.
3. 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.
4. Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation required. Enter the names and emails of your three recommenders into your application. You may enter more than three names if you wish. NOTE: You may submit your completed application before all recommendation letters have been submitted.
5. Language Competency Scores (for international students): A minimum TOEFL score of an 85 or IELTS score of 7.0. is required. UCSD’s institution code is 4836. The exam must have been taken within the last two years. Application will not be reviewed until TOEFL score has been received.
6. For foreign degrees and transcripts a WES course-by-course evaluation must be submitted along with the transcripts. Please note that UC San Diego only accepts WES evaluations.

We do not require GRE/GMAT scores.

Applying for the program’s merit scholarship? (For US Citizens and Permanent Residents only) Please upload an essay with your online application under "other documents”.

 

• Please note: A mandatory non-refundable admissions (seat) deposit of $1,000 is required to be paid by any incoming student who accepts the offer of admission into Clinical Research MAS. This deposit fee will be applied as credit towards the tuition fees in the first quarter of enrollment.

 

Special Applicant Populations

International Applicants who will be studying on an F-1 visa must submit their application as early as possible, but no later than January 15th to be considered for admission and to allow time for visa processing. Students on other types of valid visas (e.g. J-1 or work visas) please, contact the program coordinator before applying regarding eligibility.

 

CREST students: UCSD residents, fellows, faculty or staff (including laboratory-based fellows) MUST apply through the CREST program to be able to pay the discounted CREST fees up to 20 credit units, while taking the required MAS-CREST core courses. Please apply using the following link: CREST Online Application. You may apply to transfer into the MAS program in a subsequent quarter and may only transfer a maximum of 20 credit units towards the MAS degree requirement & course work.

• 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.