Program Details
Prepare for a career in medical research with this MS in Health Sciences focusing on Clinical and Translational Research. This interdisciplinary program combines aspects of community health, biomedical science, health policy, and clinical administration to prepare you to help patients in need.
Students will learn how to work alongside researchers, patients, and clinicians to create new and improved healthcare solutions. Through coursework, you will learn to understand and evaluate clinical research processes and safeguards to protect research subjects. Graduates will be able to draft research proposals to help advance healthcare options.
Students can find themselves working in setting such as:
- Biotech companies
- Academic medical centers and research institutions
- Hospitals
- Medical device companies
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Government agencies such as FDA and NIH
Learning Pace
Institution-PacedLearning Schedule
Asynchronous% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
The George Washington University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Requires previous work experience