Applied Clinical Research
- Degree Levels:
- Graduate Certificate
- Master
- Delivery Options:
- Online
- Evenings/Weekends
- North Hennepin Community College
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.
Applied Clinical Research is a STEM-designated graduate program.
For questions about this program, contact Applied Clinical Research Program Director Katrina Croghan.
Program Requirements: M.S.
Program Paths and Admission Requirements
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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
- The only clinical research program in the U.S. focused on medical devices, with inclusion of pharmaceuticals and combination products
- Courses taught by industry experts with real-world experience and leadership backgrounds, using practical examples and projects
- Convenient evening and Saturday classes at North Hennepin Community College, with in-person and virtual participation options
- Option to take individual courses as a “Special Student” (contact the Applied Clinical Research Program Director)
- Strong salary outlook, with medtech professionals earning on average 40% more than peers in other industries
- Industry advisory council composed of senior executive leaders
- Annual MedTech networking and job fair—the largest of its kind—featuring 15–20 industry companies and healthcare organizations
- Career preparation for roles in medical device and pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and hospital systems
Application Deadlines
| Term | 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: Katrina Croghan
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