Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Clinical Investigation is a rigorous program that meets the needs of health professionals engaged in the full-spectrum of patient-oriented research. This flexible degree program is designed for a variety of professionals including physicians who will plan and oversee translational research and clinical trials; research nurses; study coordinators; managers in clinical research and site management organizations (CROs and SROs); and professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.

The program consists of 3 components:

• Minimum of 32 graduate credits — 18 "required" and 14 "elective"
• Clinical investigation practicum — Hands-on involvement in a clinical research project
• Thesis — Written research paper about the practicum

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

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