Located in Boston’s South End at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, the Master of Science in Clinical Research Program (MSCR) has been in existence since 2001 and is ranked #1 by College Choice among universities that offer an MS in Clinical Research. As an entity of BU CAMED, students are provided with opportunities and are exposed to resources that are part of the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, the School of Public Health, the Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston Medical Center, two VA Administrations, and BioSquare. All of this offers students endless opportunities for personal, academic and professional development.
The Master’s in Clinical Research program, which is a STEM program, teaches students the scientific fundamentals of human research. Courses in our curriculum provide an in-depth look at all of the key elements in clinical research, including: trial design, trial management, biostatistics, ethical issues, and clinical research regulations. Other courses cover how basic science discoveries translate into clinical research and new therapies. The total course requirement is 32 credit hours: 22 hours are required curriculum, including practicum and research credits; 10 hours are elective courses. Students will also complete a research “practicum”; a hands-on involvement in a clinical research project under a scientific mentor. The final requirement for the degree is to conduct clinical research, write, and present a capstone project.
If you would like to visit our campus or have any questions about our program, please contact Stacey Hess Pino at sahess@bu.edu. We look forward to meeting and/or speaking with you!
Janice Weinberg, ScD
Director, MS in Clinical Research; Professor, Department of Biostatistics
Stacey Hess Pino, MS, MS
Assistant Director, MS in Clinical Research; Director, Online Graduate Certificate Program in Clinical Research; Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Sciences & Education