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 Structure
Format
Online and hybrid learning
Typical program length
15 credit hours
Typical course load
Two to three courses per semester
Program Details
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.
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.
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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