Overview

The Clinical and Translational Sciences program at Virginia Commonwealth University offers a broad foundation of core courses and emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to research. It provides education in clinical and translational principles and prepares student to engage in a range of investigative processes.

Key facts

Students may enroll on a full-time or a part-time basis and must complete 30 credit hours of interdisciplinary core and elective courses, including the successful completion of a mentored master’s project (grant proposal or first author research manuscript).

Students receive didactic training in study design, biostatistical methodology, research regulations, and responsible conduct of research. In addition, they participate in an interdisciplinary research seminar throughout their training. Under the direction of a content specific mentor, all students complete a research project that culminates in the preparation of a grant proposal or a first author publication.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Research Methods

Research Regulation

Design Implications in Clinical Trials

Adaptive Clinical Trials

Research Seminar in Clinical and Translational Sciences

Directed Research in Clinical and Translational Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

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International applicants must submit their applications no later than one month before the deadline for nationals

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or its equivalent

A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0. For students with earned graduate degrees from accredited institutions, the graduate GPA may be the primary basis for consideration

Demonstration of satisfactory English proficiency

Online application

Non-refundable application fee

Transcripts from each college/university attended. All non-US transcripts must be evaluated by an accredited foreign credential agency

Statement of intent. Applicants must state their reasons for pursuing graduate education in their planned course of study at VCU. In addition, applicants must have a targeted research interest explained in the statement of intent.

Resume/CV

Three letters or recommendation from instructors or professional references in the applicant’s intended field of study are required

A letter of support from the applicant’s department chair, if applicable

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33008 USD / year

≈ 33008 USD / year
Out-of-State

33008 USD / year

≈ 33008 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

17790 USD / year

≈ 17790 USD / year

Living costs

Richmond

United States

1071 - 1750 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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