Graduate Certificate
What You’ll Learn
The Online Graduate Certificate in Clinical & Translational Research provides foundational training in biostatistics, experimental design and research ethics, followed by an individualized course of study focused on clinical and translational research. Students are prepared to use this increasingly central approach to understanding and addressing barriers in health care.
Our fully online program offers flexible class scheduling and evening courses, making it ideal for working professionals and for students who are also pursuing a master’s degree.
Career Advancement
Our students benefit from the services of the Biomedical Graduate Education career office, including one-on-one advising, skills workshops, leadership programs and more.
Master’s or Certificate?
Find the program that best fits your career goals and availability. In both programs, each course is offered in synchronous online format, one evening per week. Students in both programs participate during the synchronous course time to foster a robust and enriching discussion.
| Master of Science | Graduate Certificate |
|---|---|
| 12+ months (33 credits) | 10+ months (16 credits) |
| Fall or Spring start | Fall start |
| Courses in Fall, Spring and Summer | Courses in Fall and Spring |
| 8 core courses | 4 core courses |
| Capstone project: Produce a research paper, present and defend your project | Independent study project: Produce a research paper |
| Ideal for clinical faculty in academic medical centers, investigators, program managers, research coordinators, IRB members, and directors of accredited specialty/subspecialty training programs | Ideal for IRB support administrators, regulatory coordinators, and professionals in medical device industries, clinical research organizations or federal agencies |