Clinical Research MS

Developing Knowledge for Health-Related Research

Penn State's Master of Science in Clinical Research is a 30-credit degree program that provides the knowledge and insight required for careers in health-related research.

The program includes graduate-level course work in biostatistics, epidemiology and health services research, and provides knowledge and insight required in health related research.

Students learn population-based methods for planning, executing, analyzing and disseminating research results, and methods for evaluating and improving health care practices.

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Curriculum

Students in the Master of Science in Clinical Research program complete a series of core courses and electives, as well as a thesis research project.

Curriculum topics include:

Scientific Communication
Biostatistics
Health Services Research
Epidemiology
Health Economics
Research Ethics
Decision Analysis
Clinical Trials

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Fall Career Days at University Park
Sep 19, 2019 11:00 AM EDT
Bryce Jordan Center – Penn State University Park
Public health seminar: “Racial Disparities in Lead Exposure and the Effects of Lead on Blood Pressure”
Sep 20, 2019 12:00 PM EDT
Academic Support Building (ASB) Room 2200G
The Basics of Randomization and Sample Size Estimation
Sep 24, 2019 4:00 PM EDT
Room H4504 – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

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