Clinical Research
Clinical Research (AS79)
The UC San Diego Department of Medicine in the School of Medicine, supported by the UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies and Public Programs, offers a Master of Advanced Studies in Clinical Research.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Health Sciences |
| Program Overview | This is a unique graduate degree program that develops the in-depth knowledge and skills necessary to perform valid, credible research. This innovative program was created in response to an increasing demand for well-qualified professionals able to perform patient-based research in academia, industry, research institutes, and health and regulatory agencies. |
| Department | Clinical Research |
| Major | Clinical Research |
| Degree | Master of Advanced Studies |
| Admissions Terms | Winter, Summer |
| Additional Notes |
This degree is an entirely self-supporting program, because it does not receive any state funding. The only discount available to UC employees is participating in the CREST program. Please contact the department for more information. Students are required to pay a per-unit course fee set by the program. If you are interested in a 12 month pace of study, please contact the department first, before applying. The program does offer a merit scholarship (for U.S. citizens & permanent residents only), with the same deadline as the application deadline. Refer to the financial page on the program website for complete fee schedule and merit scholarship information: https://clre.ucsd.edu/program-overview/financial/. This program accepts International Applicants who want to study on a F-1 student visa only during the summer quarter entry point. |
| Application Deadlines |
September 20, 2017 (Winter 2018) February 21, 2018 (Summer 2018) |
Basic Requirement
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Admissions Tests |
Not required |
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English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
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Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
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Statement of Purpose |
Required 500 word limit |
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Resume/CV |
Required |
Contact Info
| Website http://clre.ucsd.edu |
| Email clre@ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office Contact the department: clre@ucsd.edu for appointment and address information. |
| Phone (858) 534-9164 |
| Fax (858) 534-9168 |
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Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Clinical Research MAS 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0170X La Jolla, CA 92093-0170 |