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?
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?
    
    

    Yes, completion of the MACI program qualifies you to sit for several of the clinical research certification exams offered by the Asociation of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) and the Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicans and Investigators (APPI).

For more information please email maci@bu.edu or call Stacey Hess at 617-638-5211.

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