Master of Science Program in Clinical and Translational Research
Introduction
The Masters program in Clinical and Translational Research is designed
to prepare health care professionals with the academic and research
skills needed to be competitive for independent research. The program
will focus on the preparation of individuals with established, terminal
degrees in a health related field (M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D., D.D.S. or
D.M.D.) to conduct independent research in translation of information
from the basic sciences to the community as researchers, teachers,
public health administrators, clinicians, and industry employees
competent to carry out the broad health mission of the State of
Connecticut.
Program Overview
The Master of Science degree program in Clinical and Translational
Research is administered in the Department of Medicine. The program
stresses clinical research methods and research practicum. The program
is offered to individuals with a health related terminal degree (M.D.,
D.M.D. or Ph.D.) to provide practical research training to be prepared
for independent research. The Master Program is based on both course
work and research experience, but no research thesis is required.
Students will be required to sit for a final examination, which may
entail the oral defense of a grant application and a manuscript.
Educational Requirements
Entering students should have a terminal degree (M.D., D.M.D. or Ph.D.
in a health-related field) or be involved in a M.D., D.M.D. or Ph.D. in
a health-related field and in good standing.
Additional Information
If you are interested in learning more about the program, please
contact:
Ms. Lisa Godin
General Clinical Research Center
University of Connecticut Health Center
Farmington, CT 06030-3805
Phone: 860-679-4145
Email godin@nso.uchc.edu
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