Master of Science in Clinical Research Administration

Eastern Michigan University's Clinical Research Administration MS Program is a two-year graduate program with 34-35 credit hours. The program aims to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities necessary to join and progress in clinical research administration. In recent years, there has been tremendous growth in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device research and development. In addition, collaborative initiatives between industry, academia, and the clinical research community have significantly expanded the opportunities for individuals to participate in the clinical research enterprise. To conduct the growing number of clinical research studies, there needs to be an extended and better-qualified workforce that possesses the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities necessary to coordinate and monitor clinical trials and manage data interfacing with the global regulatory agencies. Eastern Michigan University developed one of the first academic programs designed to produce individuals credentialed to function in the area of Clinical Research Administration and is now a national leader in the area.

Successful Clinical Research Administration program applicants will have demonstrated a sincere desire for a career focusing on clinical research and development. In addition, applicants must be fully aware of the differences in their career path from one in basic research, drug/biologic discovery research, or medical device invention.

Applicants must also meet the following program requirements. Requirements may be more stringent than the minimum graduate school requirements.

Earned a Bachelor of Science or Arts. While previous studies in the sciences, engineering, or health care are preferred, applicants may come from a wide variety of undergraduate (or post-graduate) areas of study, including, but not limited to, nursing, pre-med, biology, chemistry, mathematics, science education, pharmacy, engineering, business, computer science, psychology, social sciences, pre-law, etc. Applicants with M.A., M.S., Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. degrees are encouraged to apply.
Have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units of coursework.
Submit two letters of support
Submit a statement of 500 words or more concerning career objectives.
Applicants should have excellent computer skills, prior experience in a relevant industry is highly desirable but optional.

Based on further documentation, the Program Director may waive any formal program requirements to consider other factors on a case-by-case basis. For example, work experience in a related field, life experience, fluency in multiple languages, or other cultural knowledge and prior academic performance may be considered.

International Applicants

Applicants who possess a Bachelor's degree from a post-secondary institution in a country where English is not the principal spoken language must satisfy one of the following tests of English language proficiency:

TOEFL: 84 iBT
IELTS: 6.5
Pearson English Language Test (PTE): 58
Applicants who submit English Language Proficiency exam scores must also complete ESLN 565 if admitted.