Program Overview
The Clinical Investigation at Washington University in St. Louis is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Clinical Investigation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Saint Louis, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Clinical Investigation programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Designing outcomes and clinical research
- Epidemiology for clinical research
- Ethical and legal issues in clinical research
- Introduction to statistics for clinical investigation
- Intermediate methods for clinical & outcomes research
- Intermediate statistics for the health sciences
- Scientific writing and publishing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Eligibility
Level of Education
- MSCI candidates must either be enrolled in a pre- or post-doctoral mentored research program at Washington University School of Medicine or hold a post-doctoral appointment in health science at Washington University or one of the ICTS affiliates.
Citizenship
- Eligible applicants must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States, or have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence and have in their possession an Alien Registration Receipt Card (I-151 or I-551) or other legal verification of admission for permanent residence. Individuals on temporary or student visas are eligible provided that they hold a valid US visa and a postdoctoral appointment at Washington University or one of the ICTS affiliates. The MSCI program is unable to sponsor visas. Typically, students who desire to enter the program obtain a visa sponsored through their research department.
Mentor
- Applicants must have an established relationship with a senior faculty member prior to beginning the MSCI program. Applicants should look for mentors that match their research interests. You should contact each mentor you are interested in working with directly stating your interest in their research and your desire to work with them.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Washington University in St. Louis directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, United States
Washington University in St. Louis is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-14
- Language English
- Duration 12 months