MS in Clinical Research Curriculum | Icahn School of Medicine

CLINICAL RESEARCH EDUCATION PROGRAM

The Master of Science in Clinical Research curriculum includes coursework emphasizing biostatistics and analytical acumen, research study design, clinical epidemiology, bioethics, interdisciplinary collaboration, scientific writing including grant writing, oral presentation, and professional development. The program is designed with the needs of working professionals in mind, and we encourage our students to make every effort to align their studies and future career goals.

Students can expect a variety of engaging, challenging courses that prepare them to conduct impactful clinical and translational research. Our curriculum is aligned with core competencies originally developed by the NIH-funded K30 Curriculum Award for Principal Investigators. These 14 core competencies include:

Clinical and translational research questions
Literature critique
Study design
Research implementation
Sources of error
Statistical approaches
Biomedical informatics
Clinical research interactions
Scientific communication
Cultural diversity
Translational teamwork
Leadership
Cross-disciplinary training
Community engagement

The program features small classes led by renowned faculty who are leaders in their respective disciplines. You will receive individualized support and mentorship from experts at one of the nation's top biomedical research institutions. The curriculum leverages a broad range of clinical and methodological expertise in clinical research as well as cross-disciplinary training experiences.

Our accomplished alumni praise the program for equipping them with the practical skills and networking capacity needed to achieve their career aspirations. Graduates emerge ready to take on leadership roles in clinical and translational research and improve patient outcomes through the generation of new knowledge and innovative insights to propel advancements in care.

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Coursework

Year 1 Fall courses include:

Introduction to Biostatistics
Spectrum of Methods in Clinical Research I
Computational Tools for Clinical Research

Year 1 Spring I courses include:

Applied Linear Models I
Spectrum of Methods in Clinical Research II
Professionalism and Ethical Issues in Clinical Research

Year 1 Spring II courses include:

Applied Linear Models II
Spectrum of Methods in Clinical Research III
Grant Writing

Year 2 Fall courses include:

Clinical and Translational Journal Club and Seminar Series I
Tools in Qualitative Research and Translational Science*

Year 2 Spring I courses include:

Clinical and Translational Journal Club and Seminar Series II
Masters Thesis in Clinical Research

Year 2 Spring II courses include:

Clinical and Translational Journal Club and Seminar Series III
Culture, Illness and Community Health
Meta-Analysis and Systematic Reviews for Clinical Research*
Introduction to Health Survey Research Methods*

*Students must select at least one of the following three elective courses: Tools in Qualitative Research in Clinical and Translational Science, Meta-Analysis and Systematic Reviews for Clinical Research, or Introduction to Health Survey Research Methods. Students on F-1 visas required to be enrolled full-time may take an elective in Year 1.