MSc in Clinical Investigation Sciences
University of Louisville - School of Public Health and Information Sciences
Key Information
Campus location
Louisville, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 14,453 / per semester *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* non-resident/international | resident $7,111
Introduction
Overview
The MSc in Clinical Investigation Sciences degree program provides physicians, dentists, nurses, and other health professionals an opportunity to acquire the clinical research skills necessary for a career in an academic health center. The MSc CIS curriculum integrates biostatistical and epidemiologic methods in a problem-based learning format with additional instruction in several other biomedical and public health topics. Students pursuing the master's degree take didactic courses while they engage in mentored and independent research that culminates in the preparation of a professional paper.
The School of Public Health and Information Sciences (SPHIS) offers two programs for studies in Clinical Investigation Sciences (CIS): The Masters in Science (MSc) in CIS and the Certificate in CIS. These programs provide physicians, dentists, nurses, and other health professionals an opportunity to acquire the clinical research skills necessary for a career in an academic health center or clinical research setting.
- The Masters in Science in Clinical Investigation Sciences curriculum integrates biostatistical and epidemiologic methods in a problem-based learning format with additional instruction in several other biomedical and public health topics. Students pursuing the master's degree take didactic courses while they engage in mentored and independent research that culminates in the preparation of a professional paper.
- The Certificate in Clinical Investigation Sciences provides valuable skills and training in clinical research in a condensed, 15 credit hour program ideal for medical residents, nurses, and other full-time medical professionals interested in being involved with clinical trials. Coursework is offered both online and in the late afternoon/evening, providing the greatest flexibility for students with demanding schedules. The certificate coursework culminates in the preparation of a research paper mentored by the program director.
Accreditation
The School of Public Health and Information Sciences is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
The University of Louisville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).