Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research

About Our Program

Pursue your career interest in clinical research by acquiring extensive knowledge and skills in clinical trial design, management, biostatistics and study design.

Program overview

Program Structure

Format

Online and hybrid learning

Typical program length

15 credit hours

Typical course load

Two to three courses per semester

Program Details

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Curriculum

Our curriculum prepares you with the knowledge to enhance patient outcomes and healthcare delivery by focusing on generating and interpreting real-world patient data, study designs and statistical techniques.

Curriculum

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Admission requirements

Our clinical research graduate certificate program is open to individuals with a bachelor's degree from a nationally accredited institution, preferably in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a health-related field, and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. International applicants must provide TOEFL or IELTS scores if English is not their native language.

Admission requirements

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Applying for admission

Find out how to apply to our program, including admission deadlines, eligibility criteria and application instructions for those currently in a graduate medical fellowship.

Admission instructions

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Costs and financial aid

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Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research student handbook (PDF)

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More Information

For questions about the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research or the admissions process, contact the Office of Admissions.

Office of Admissions, M1-103 Address: UMKC School of Medicine 2411 Holmes Kansas City, MO 64108 Email: medicine@umkc.edu Phone: 816-235-1870