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Clinical Research Management (Graduate Certificate)

Clinical Research Management (Graduate Certificate)

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Are you driven to advance medical science, introduce innovative medical products to the market, and enhance patient care? Open the doors to a flourishing career in the dynamic realm of clinical research management through this comprehensive online certificate program.

Program description
Degree awarded: Certificate  Clinical Research Management (certificate)

The clinical research management certificate gives research professionals an opportunity to advance their careers in clinical research. The program is designed to help them build a solid foundation in clinical trial management.

Students learn about ethical and responsible conduct in clinical research, as well as clinical research regulations, ethics, operations and data management. These topics include management of day-to-day operations, recruitment, retention, staffing, data management and clinical trial management.

At a glance
Degree requirements

15 credit hours

Required Core (12 credit hours)
HCR 561 Responsible Conduct of Clinical Research (3)
HCR 562 Clinical Research Data Management and Technology Implementation (3)
HCR 563 Fundamentals of Regulatory Affairs (3)
HCR 565 Clinical Research Operations (3)

Restricted Elective (3 credit hours)

Additional Curriculum Information
Students should see the academic unit for the list of restricted electives.

Admission requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a nationally recognized, regionally accredited academic institution.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

All applicants must submit:

  1. graduate admission application and application fee
  2. official transcripts
  3. resume or curriculum vitae
  4. two online references
  5. personal statement
  6. response to application questions
  7. proof of English proficiency

Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.

Applicants must have six months of full-time, related clinical research work or internship experience as described on the applicant's resume or curriculum vitae. Applicants may be required to submit a job description or internship transcript from their employer.

The online references should be professionals, such as colleagues, supervisors, professors or other professional contacts, who can attest to the applicant's academic and leadership experiences.

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology is recommended.

Applications are due 30 days before the start of the session.

Tuition information
When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.
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ASU Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.

Application deadlines
SessionModalityDeadlineType
Session A/COnline 07/19Final
Session BOnline 09/15Final
SessionModalityDeadlineType
Session A/COnline 12/10Final
Session BOnline 02/15Final
SessionModalityDeadlineType
Session A/COnline 04/15Final
Career opportunities

Certificate graduates can prepare for research positions that involve evaluating the safety and effectiveness of new medical products. There are many different therapeutic focus areas that graduates can pursue. Specific careers include:

  • clinical research assistant
  • clinical research coordinator
  • clinical research supervisor
Contact information
What are accelerated programs?
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
What are concurrent programs?
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
What are joint programs?
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

What constitutes a new program?
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the “New Programs” option.
What are online programs?
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
What is WRGP (Western Regional Graduate Program)?
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.

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