Overview
Key facts
- With rapid developments in technology and genomics, this translational science is changing the advancement of medical care so that prevention and treatment of disease is specific to each individual patient. Much of this personalized medicine is dependent on clinical and translational sciences (CTS).
- Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (JCESOM) equips CTS M.S. students with the information and training necessary to translate basic advances into improved patient care that will enhance the quality of life for patients in the Appalachian region, particularly southern West Virginia. Marshall’s CTS M.S. program has expanded to meet both the needs of our students and the demands of our economy.
- Graduates of Marshall University’s Clinical and Translational Science M.S. program will be able to lead all aspects of clinical trials of new drugs and procedures. This program provides an emphasis on conducting clinical trials and research specific to the rural regions of West Virginia.
Programme Structure
Courses Included:- Communication Skills
- Biomedical Sciences Seminar
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics Used in Medical Research
- Basic Clinical Research Operations
- Writing and Peer Review of Scientific Publications
- Clinical Trials Journal Club
- Biomedical Sciences Seminar
- Study Design and Applied Statistics in Medical Research
- Online Survey Tools, Relational and Data Warehousing, and Data Manipulation
- Fundamentals of Team Science
- Clinical Trials Journal Club
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Health Human Medicine Health Sciences View 2370 other Masters in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Submit Your Application
- The application requires a $150 non-refundable application fee
- Official Transcripts and Evaluations: Official final bachelor’s degree transcript and degree certificate must be sent in the original language, accompanied by a certified English translation and contain ALL college or university academic credits and grades. The transcripts must be sent directly to the Marshall University Office of Admissions by the registrar or equivalent office at the institution that you attend.
- Evidence of English Language Proficiency
- Affidavit of Financial Support
Tuition Fee
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International
21434 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10717 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
21434 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10717 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
15746 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7873 USD per semester during 12 months.
Metro Residents: $7873
Living costs for Huntington
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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