At a Glance

Completion Time
8-16
Months
Courses
4
Credits Required
16

Degree Details

Clinical research is the fastest-growing discipline in the burgeoning medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Keeping pace with the ever-increasing body of knowledge and new regulatory procedures generated by advances in clinical research is critical to career success.

Requirements

Degree Requirements

The online graduate certificate program consists of four online courses.

Application Form

Requirements for the Online Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research program include an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution and a completed application form.

A woman in a laboratory setting wearing safety goggles and a lab coat examines a vial

Dates & Deadlines

Spring Semester

Contact Program

Application Deadline

Spring Semester

Jan 21, 2025

Classes Start

Fall Semester

Sept 1, 2025

Application Deadline

Fall Semester

Sept 2, 2025

Classes Start

Your Experience…

Boston University’s online Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research—designed and offered by BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine—is an opportunity for clinical researchers, health professionals, and those interested in clinical research to gain an in-depth understanding of the scientific fundamentals of human research. Courses in the curriculum provide an in-depth look at a number of the key elements in clinical research, including: clinical trial design and conduct, clinical research regulations, good clinical practices of research, and the critical evaluation of clinical research in the medical literature.

Skills You’ll Gain

Upon completion, students will have developed essential skills and understanding involving the elements and importance of good clinical research design, implementation, and practices. Clinical and health professionals of all varieties—including physicians, research nurses study coordinators, managers in clinical research and site management, and professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, as well as CRO and SMO organizations—will benefit from this opportunity to earn a graduate certificate from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, a leading research institution.

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