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
Upcoming Events in PHS
- Webinar: Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design (BERD) Seminar – Data4Action: The Centre County COVID-19 Cohort Study
Jan 26, 2021 4:00 PM EST Webconference - Webinar: Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Seminar – “Microbiome sequences in the light of the Nubeam”
Jan 28, 2021 12:00 PM EST Webconference - Webinar: Community-engaged adaptation of a coparenting-focused prevention program for parents of children diagnosed with ASD: Pilot study results
Feb 3, 2021 12:00 PM EST Webconference
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