Curriculum

Students can complete the program in two years on a part-time basis, beginning each fall. Individuals admitted to this program complete a 38-academic credit hour master's program composed of classroom lectures and seminars.

Students can complete the part-time program in two years on a part-time basis, beginning each fall. Individuals admitted to this program complete a 38-academic credit hour master's program composed of classroom lectures and seminars.

Year 1, Fall

MCR 700 Clinical Biostatistics 3
MCR 736 Clinical Epidemiology 3
MCR 750 Ethical Issues in Clinical Research 1
MCR 770 Contemporary Topic Seminar 1
Semester Total 8

Year 1, Spring

MCR 724 Introduction to Clinical Trials 3
MCR 746 Informatics & Data Management 2
MCR 752 Team Science in Clinical Research 1
MCR 771 Regression Analysis 2
Semester Total 8

Year 1, Summer

MCR 731 Critical Review 2
MCR 772 Community Engaged Research 1
MCR 773 Industry/Regulatory 2
MCR 774 Leadership 2
MCR 970 Mentored Research 1
Semester Total 8

Year 2, Fall

MCR 725 Grant Development 2
MCR 732 Comparative Effectiveness Research 3
MCR 789 Special Topics 1
MCR 970 Mentored Research 2
Semester Total 8

Year 2, Spring

MCR 776 Innovation in Clinical Research 1
MCR 970 Mentored Research 5
Semester Total 6
Curriculum Total 38

The full-time program is designed for students who are currently pursuing doctoral degrees in one of the six colleges (Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy) as well as international applicants. Students complete the program in one year on a full-time basis.

Year 1, Fall

MCR 700 Clinical Biostatistics 3
MCR 731 Critical Review 2
MCR 736 Clinical Epidemiology 3
MCR 750 Ethical Issues in Clinical Research 1
MCR 770 Contemporary Topic Seminar 1
MCR 775 Clinical Research Training 1
MCR 970 Mentored Research 2
Semester Total 13

Year 1, Spring

MCR 724 Introduction to Clinical Trials 3
MCR 732 Comparative Effectiveness Research 3
MCR 746 Informatics & Data Management 2
MCR 752 Team Science in Clinical Research 1
MCR 771 Regression Analysis 2
MCR 777 Introduction to Grant Writing 1
MCR 970 Mentored Research 3
Semester Total 15

Year 1, Summer

MCR 772 Community Engagement Research 1
MCR 773 Industry/Regulatory 2
MCR 774 Leadership 2
MCR 789 Special Topics 1
MCR 970 Mentored Research 4
Semester Total 10
Curriculum Total 38

Approved Electives

  • IP 728
  • ETH 738
  • MCR 777. Introduction to Grant Writing (part-time only), 1 credit hour

Tuition and Fees

For more information contact:

Maritza Dawkins-Holnes
dawkin@musc.edu
843-876-2216

Daniel T. Lackland, Dr. P.H., FACE, FAHA
lackland@musc.edu