FAQs

1. Can I complete the MACI program in 1 year?
2. Is it possible to complete the practicum and thesis after I finish the 32-credit course requirement?
3. How many credits must part-time students register for each semester?
4. I completed a course required in Boston University's MACI program at another institution. Do I need to take it again?
5. How many courses can a student take at the School of Public Health or another Boston University Department that will count towards the MACI program?
6. Can I use my practicum as credits toward the 32 credits necessary to complete my degree?
7. If a student registers for directed study or practicum would it count toward the 8 course requirement?
8. Is there a dual MACI/MPH program?
9. What are the career paths for MACI graduates?
   
   Some MACI graduates are working in a broad range of jobs and careers within clinical research especially in the areas of Study Monitoring (senior clinical research associate; manager of clinical research; project manager); Regulatory and Compliance (manager & director of regulatory affairs; IRB coordinator; manager of quality assurance); Data Management (clinical data architect, data manager); and Consulting. Other MACI graduates apply to medical school while in process of achieving their MA degree. Physicians (M.D.), Nurses (R.N.) or those students who have a PhD degree often become Investigators within academic research centers, or private research organizations or move into industry roles such as Medical Affairs, Clinical Safety or Pharmacovigilance.
   
   More information on trends and careers in clinical research is available through professional organizations, publications, conferences, and career websites.
   
   
10. I work full-time. When are your courses offered?
11. I have specific research interests. Can I tailor the MACI program toward these interests?
12. I would like to learn more about the field of clinical investigation and career opportunities in this area? What do you suggest?
13. Am I eligible to take a certification exam after completion of the MACI program?

For more information please email maci@bu.edu or call Linda Zimmerman at 617-638-5704

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