Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Research Admissions

How to Apply to the Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Research Program

The following materials are required for application:

• Personal Statement:
  • Describe your current research interests.
  • Include details about your past research experience. 
  • Limit your statement of purpose to one page.
• CV/resume: A CV or resume is required and should include the following:
  • Academic honors.
  • Awards received as an undergraduate or graduate.
  • Employment history.
  • Internships.
  • Summer research programs.
  • Education history.
• Unofficial transcripts: An unofficial copy of your transcript from every college and university attended is required. 
  • Transfer credits listed on another transcript do not waive the submissions of a transcript from that school.
  • Copies should be uploaded online via the application system.
  • Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to the program.
• Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation are required for all programs.
  • We only accept professional or institutional email addresses. Personal email addresses (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) will not be accepted.
  • Letters must be uploaded to the online application directly by your recommenders.
• International students (those with a degree outside the U.S.) must submit the following:
  • Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores. Scores can be emailed directly to us. We waive the requirement if you completed your degree in a country where English is the official language. 
  • Official course-by-course evaluation from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), or World Education Services (WES) only. Please review their websites for evaluation requirements. Evaluations can be emailed to us.
  • Proof of English as instruction must be provided for foreign institutions where English was the medium of instruction.
    • Students may provide a link to the institution’s official website that verifies English as the medium of instruction.
    • Alternatively, students can also have the institution send an email providing verification on official university letterhead. Emails must originate from the institution (i.e., emails from Gmail or Yahoo accounts are not accepted).
• Standardized test scores: Standardized test scores are optional.
  • You may submit GRE, MCAT, PCAT, GMAT or DAT.
• Grade-point average: GPAs must be converted to a 4.0 scale.
• Background check and immunizations: Prior to matriculation, you will need to complete a criminal background check and submit your immunization records through CastleBranch.
  • After you are accepted, we will contact you with instructions on ordering your package through CastleBranch.
• Application fee of $86. 

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