The Master of Science 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 three components: Minimum of 32 graduate credits; 18 required and 14 elective Clinical investigation practicum; hands-on involvement in a clinical research project Thesis; clinical research project resulting in a written research paper