Clinical Trials Design and Research Graduate Certificate

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Founded in 2014, the Clinical Trials Design and Research Graduate Certificate provides individuals a formal opportunity to further their knowledge in clinical trial design.

Along with our Clinical Trials Design and Research certificate, we offer a Masters in Pharmaceutical Sciences with an emphasis on Pharmaceutics/Drug Development as well as the Global Regulatory Affairs in Drug Development certificate. These three options are all online, asynchronous and available to part-time and full-time students.

All credits taken as part of this certificate may be subsequently applied toward the Masters in Drug Development Sciences.

Why study Clinical Trials Design and Research?

Students take this program to deepen their knowledge of various aspects of drug development, including regulatory, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical device, contract research organizations, contract laboratories, manufacturing, as well as academic health centers and research institutions.

Many students come from companies in the drug development field with diverse backgrounds. Whether you have a pharmacy, medical, nursing, biology, neuroscience, or business, an MSDD degree can advance your career in all phases of research from preclinical to clinical and beyond.

Is UC Online right for me?

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An opportunity for busy professionals looking to increase their knowledge of clinical trials design.

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Start-to-Graduation Support

Student Success Coordinators are available to students enrolled in online programs — they are your on-campus partner who can help you manage your time and whatever you need to get you to graduation.

Learn from faculty with real-world experience

Learn from a renowned group of full-time faculty members from the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy, College of Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and adjunct faculty from regional and national pharmaceutical industries and contract research organizations.

The College of Pharmacy faculty have a strong track record of research and mentoring in drug development research (molecular pharmacology, biomarkers, pharmacokinetics, drug safety (including mechanistic bases for drug-drug interactions/adverse drug reactions), and formulation of novel drugs.

FAQs

How long does it take to complete the Clinical Trials Design and Research Graduate Certificate?

The Clinical Trials Design and Research Graduate Certificate is typically completed in 2 semesters or less than 1 year based on taking 2 courses per semester, which is the average pace.
What GPA do I need for the Clinical Trials Design and Research Graduate Certificate?

For the Clinical Trials Design and Research Graduate Certificate, a grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 or foreign equivalent is recommended.
What are the admission requirements for the Clinical Trials Design and Research Graduate Certificate?
Requirements include:
- A U.S. bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university or an equivalent degree from a foreign country
- A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 or foreign equivalent
- Some experience in drug development or clinical research
- For international students, a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 90 (internet-based) or 235 (computer-based), or a Duolingo English Test of at least 110 is accepted.
  - Transcripts must be submitted for evaluation to an agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluating Services (NACES; www.naces.org).
Please visit the Admissions Requirements page for more information.