Program Overview
The Clinical Research at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 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 Research 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Houston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Clinical Research 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
- The curriculum for the Master\x92s (MS) Degree Program consists of two tracks \x97 a Patient-Based Clinical Research Track and a Translational Research Track. In either track, the specific advanced courses (usually 4-5) chosen by an individual student will depend on his/her previous training and course work and on career goals. All students are expected to take the Advanced Biostatistics Courses unless they can comparable competency in this area. Most students in the Translational Research Track will take advanced courses in molecular biology and/or genetics whereas most students in the Patient-Based Clinical Research Track will take advanced courses in study design. In addition to the 9-12 credit hours for the Clinical Research Curriculum, each student will be required to complete additional credit hours, including practica and a thesis, for a total of 36 credit hours. See detailed curriculum for Master\x92s Program.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
This Program is expected to appeal primarily to MDs at the fellow and faculty levels as well as other clinicians who have not had previous formal training in clinical research. All of our current students have full-time fellowship or faculty appointments at one of the Texas Medical Center teaching institutions. The rapid pace of the curriculum assumes a working knowledge of clinical medicine and an excellent scholastic aptitude. See detailed admission requirements. The deadline for receipt of all application materials (including letters of reference and transcripts) for the Fall semester is June 15. Degree students are accepted only in the Fall semester. Applications for the Spring semester (non-degree status only) are accepted until Oct 15.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, United States
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months
- Credits 12