The UNCW School of Nursing offers a nationally ranked clinical research Bachelor of Science degree program, a minor, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Clinical Research Operations, and a Master of Science in Clinical Research & Product Development. The program offers students the opportunity to gain specialized education, training, and experience in the exciting field of clinical research. Our program is situated in a vibrant clinical research industry here in Wilmington, providing ample opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience through internships. Upon completion, graduates are prepared to participate in the science and business of developing healthcare products, such as drugs, biologics, and biomedical devices, with emphasis on pre-approval human clinical trials and post-marketing safety studies. Our alumni are employed in a variety of settings, such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and patient device companies; contract research organizations (CROs); clinical settings; and government agencies.
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