Applied Clinical Research (M.S. and Graduate Certificate)
- Degree Levels:
- Graduate Certificate
- Master
- Delivery Options:
- St. Cloud State at Plymouth
- Evenings/Weekends
Applied Clinical Research at SCSU
As an Applied Clinical Research student, you will receive the necessary knowledge and skills to design, conduct, and evaluate human clinical trials. You will learn how medical therapies affect the human body, how new therapies are developed and brought to market, and how to design, conduct, evaluate, and report ethical and scientific medical research.
Upon completion of this program, you will have the knowledge and competencies industry executives identify as essential to the successful clinical research professional, including the science of medical research, medical product regulations, research ethics, study management and operations and risk management, as well as effective communication and leadership.
St. Cloud State University’s Applied Clinical Research master’s degree and graduate certificate programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Applied Clinical Research is a STEM-designated graduate program.
For questions about this program, contact Applied Clinical Research Program Director: Dr. Will Collis-Prather.
Program Requirements: M.S.
Program Paths and Admission Requirements
MedTech at SCSU
Program Accreditation
St. Cloud State University’s Applied Clinical Research master’s degree and graduate certificate programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
The St. Cloud State Advantage
- Only clinical research program in the U.S. focused on medical devices and inclusive of pharmaceuticals and combination products
- All courses taught by industry experts with practical and leadership experience using real world examples and projects
- Classes conveniently offered at St. Cloud State at Plymouth in the evenings and Saturdays. Participation is available in person or virtually
- Individual courses available with “Special Student” status (contact ACR Program Director)
- Positive salary outlook with medtech employees earning on average 40% more than their counterparts in other industries
- Senior and experienced executive leaders serve on the program's industry advisory council
- Annual MedTech networking and job fair is the largest of its kind, featuring 15-20 MedTech industry companies and healthcare institutions
- Preparation for employment at public and private medical device and pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and hospital systems
Application Deadlines
| U.S. Citizens | International Outside U.S. |
International Inside U.S. |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | August 15 | June 15 | August 15 |
| Spring | December 15 | October 15 | December 15 |
| Summer | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Graduate Director: Will Collis-Prather
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