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Twin Cities Campus
Clinical Research M.S.School of Public Health - Adm
School of Public Health
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
School of Public Health, MMC 819, A395 Mayo Memorial Building, 420 Delaware Street, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-626-3500 OR 1-800-774-8636, Fax: 612-624-4498)
Email:
sph-oasr@umn.edu
Website: http://www.sph.umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The field of clinical research is becoming increasingly complex and regulated. This has created a demand for formally trained clinical researchers. This program will prepare you to conduct patient-oriented research, including clinical trials and observational studies.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
An advanced health professional degree, e.g. M.D., D.D.S., D.O., D.N.P., D.C., D.V.M., Pharm.D., Ph.D.; an advanced doctoral degree in a clinical biomedical field; or an advanced nursing degree.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Students must have completed or must be at an advanced stage of their clinical practice training and be affiliated with someone at the University of Minnesota who can provide advising and access to a clinical project. The admissions committee considers exceptions on an individual basis.
Special Application Requirements:
The M.S. has specific application requirements including an advanced health professional degree, and training sufficient to be eligible for a license to practice as supported in the form of an official transcript. One of the three required recommendation letters and a completed School of Public Health Recommendation form should be from the clinical director of training supporting the applicant's potential as a clinical researcher.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
The preferred English language test is Test of English as Foreign Language.
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan A: Plan A requires
25
major credits,
3
credits outside the major,
and
10
thesis credits.
The final exam is oral.
Plan B: Plan B requires
21
major credits and
7 to 11
credits outside the major.
The final exam is oral.
A capstone project is required.
Capstone Project:There are two options for capstone project: 1) A manuscript, for which the student is the first author who contributes to the design and analysis presented, and which is to be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal in the student's field. The manuscript cannot be a review article; however meta-analysis and formal systematic reviews are allowed. 2) A grant proposal, for which the student is Principal Investigator (PI) at the standard national institute grant mechanism level of R21, R03 or higher (example, R01), to be submitted to the National Institute of Health (NIH).
Students' choices regarding the topic and scope of their capstone project must be approved by the advisor and director of graduate studies.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
At least 1 semesters must be completed
before filing a Degree Program Form.
Students must complete both sessions of the University's Responsible Conduct of Research course, validated by ORTTA. Students also must complete the NIH's online training, Protection of Human Research Subjects, validated by electronic certificate upon successful completion.
Required Coursework
All students take the following courses:
PUBH 6301 - Fundamentals of Clinical Research
(3.0 cr)
PUBH 6342 - Epidemiologic Methods II
(3.0 cr)
PUBH 6450 - Biostatistics I
(4.0 cr)
PUBH 6451 - Biostatistics II
(4.0 cr)
PUBH 6742 - Ethics in Public Health: Research and Policy
(1.0 cr)
Plan Options
Plan A Requirements
The Plan A curriculum prepares the next generation of clinical researchers and principal investigators. It covers clinical trials, epidemiology, biostatistics, ethics, grant writing, and research methods. Students are trained to conduct patient-oriented, epidemiological, and behavioral research.
Plan A Coursework
Take the following courses for a total of 4 credits:
PUBH 6303 - Clinical Research Project Seminar
(2.0 cr)
PUBH 6348 - Writing Research Grants
(2.0 cr)
Outside Coursework
Take at least 3 credits in a related field to meet minimum course credit requirements.
Thesis Credits
Take at least 10 master's thesis credits.
PUBH 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's
(1.0-18.0 cr)
-OR-
Plan B Requirements
The Plan B curriculum prepares the next generation of translational, clinical, and outcomes researchers. The flexible curriculum, determined through consultation with mentors and the director of graduate studies, includes a core of required courses covering clinical trials, epidemiology, and biostatistics, supplemented by elective courses in translational sciences, outcomes sciences, health services research, and other areas.
Plan B Coursework
PUBH 7420 - Clinical Trials: Design, Implementation, and Analysis
(3.0 cr)
or
PUBH 7415 - Introduction to Clinical Trials
(3.0 cr)
Outside Coursework
Take at least 7 credits in a related field to meet minimum course credit requirements.
Capstone Project
Take 6 to 10 credits of PUBH 8394, in consultation with the advisor and director of graduate studies.
PUBH 8394 - Capstone Project: Clinical Research
(1.0-10.0 cr)
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | PubH 6301/PubH 6305 |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | S-N only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 1.0 -18.0 [max 50.0] |
Grading Basis: | No Grade |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | PubH 6320PubH /6341 |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | PubH 3415/PubH 7415 |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 -10.0 [max 10.0] |
Grading Basis: | S-N only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |