Overview

Coursework for the Master in Clinical Research degree at University of California, San Francisco extends beyond the requirements for the ATCR Certificate Program to include instruction in advanced epidemiologic and biostatistical methods and specialized topics such as causal inference, prediction science, molecular methods in clinical research, and decision and cost-effectiveness analysis.

Key Features

Students also conduct and publish original research with faculty support.

The MAS degree program trains individuals to become effective leaders of research efforts and teams.

Program graduates are prepared to work in a variety of research settings, including universities, public health departments, foundations and private industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Designing Clinical Research

Responsible Conduct of Research

Epidemiologic Methods

Data Management

Clinical Epidemiology

Biostatistical Methods for Clinical Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-04 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

38 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

Medicine Educational Research View 193 other Masters in Educational Research in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (equal to a letter grade of B)

An established relationship with a research mentor at UCSF, defined as a faculty member in either of the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy or Dentistry. Scholars already at UCSF should have this established by the time of application. Those who are applying from outside UCSF should have this established by the beginning of the program.

For scholars who are primarily based in other training programs at UCSF, supervisor's assurance that at least 70% of time will be available August through May to divide between the activities of this program and the conduct of the trainee's clinical research projects

Affirmation of the Professional Conduct Statement (signed during orientation)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34500 USD / year

≈ 34500 USD / year
Out-of-State

34500 USD / year

≈ 34500 USD / year
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In-State

34500 USD / year

≈ 34500 USD / year

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

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