Clinical Research Master's Degree
The Master’s degree in Clinical Research is a specialized graduate program designed to help students meet the demand for well-qualified clinical researchers in academia and industry. Current estimates point to the need for more than 50,000 qualified clinical investigators for industry-sponsored drug development in the United States alone. San Diego, in particular, is one of the most advanced centers in the world for biotechnology and clinical research. This multidisciplinary program provides rigorous training while cultivating the skills essential for success in the field. It is ideally suited for individuals with a scientific background who aspire to advance human health.
What You Will Learn
Students will receive training in designing medical studies, clinical data science, healthcare systems, statistical analysis, and presentation of scientific findings.
- Analyze a clinical problem, including its relevant epidemiology, pathophysiology, and current therapy.
- Identify gaps in knowledge of the disease or its treatment.
- Design observational and interventional studies.
- Learn data management and analysis skills, including statistics and data quality assessment.
- Develop skills in software programming: R, SQL, SPSS, and get a taste of SAS.
- Gain ethical and regulatory knowledge and practical skills.
Additional Features
- The degree requires 40 quarter units of study that can be completed in 12 or 24 months.
- Students are admitted to the program with a summer quarter start (July).
- The program does not require wet lab work or patient interaction.
Courses are taught at an off-campus location at the UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies building at University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego, CA 92122 . Please visit their site for maps and transportation information.
clre@ucsd.edu