Making Breakthroughs in Medicine

Our practical curriculum provides critical knowledge and hands-on experience for leaders in impactful clinical research.

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Students in our programs learn how to design a clinical research project, obtain funding, execute investigations and communicate results. Graduates are prepared to succeed in a range of careers: as clinical faculty in medical centers, investigators in the pharmaceutical or medical device industries, employees of research organizations or federal agencies, and in academic oversight roles or directorship of accredited specialty/subspecialty training programs.

The Georgetown Difference

Focus Your Studies

Choose a master’s area of concentration and plan a research project

Real-Time Instruction

Attend classes online with your professors and peers

Flexibility

Master’s or certificate, full-time or part-time to meet your needs

Our Master of Science and Graduate Certificate combine the rigor of traditional in-person degrees with the flexibility of online programs. You’ll attend virtual classes to learn from our expert faculty and collaborate with fellow students, gaining a deep understanding of the foundations of clinical research and the practical know-how to conduct a project.

Meet CLTR Students

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Tiffany Brooks Roberts

“When I fall in love with something, there is a void that opens, and that void makes it hard to not research all that comes with whatever caught my eye.”

September 19, 2023

Taylor Schulte

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Taylor Schulte

“The program spans topics such as ethics, epidemiology, clinical research administration, and project development, in order to provide a truly comprehensive base for a career in clinical research.”

October 17, 2018

Alexzander Ballard

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Alexzander Ballard

“I am grateful to be a part of this education program as I know it will prepare me for my future endeavors.”

September 7, 2018