The Master of Science in Clinical & Translational Research - Clinical Research Professionals Track (MSCTR-CRP) is designed specifically for clinical research professionals who coordinate, manage, and lead collaborative research projects and clinical trials.

Applicants to the MSCTR-CRP program should possess at least a bachelor’s degree, preferably in the sciences, with a minimum 3.0 or equivalent GPA.

Depending on an applicant’s educational background and work experience, he or she may be required to complete one or more prerequisites in Physiology. If the Admissions Committee determines an applicant does not have a strong science background, the applicant will be required to complete Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (BIOL-1015) or Anatomy & Physiology I (BIOL-2001C) before beginning MSCTR-CRP coursework.

Application Deadlines

Applications can be submitted at any time throughout the year and, upon acceptance, students can begin the program in any semester.

The deadlines are:

• Fall Semester: August 1
• Spring Semester: November 15
• Summer Semester: June 1

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DEPHS Frequently Asked Questions

Application Materials

1. Contact Information
2. College(s) attended, including any current or incomplete enrollment
3. Selection of your desired program: Clinical and Translational Research - Clinical Research Professional, Master of Science (Do not select Clinical and Translational Research - Master of Science unless you intend to apply for the PI track. That program has separate requirements.)
4. Resume or CV, which should include your academic history (degrees, educational institutions, etc.) along with your past/current work experience and any other information you consider important relating to the clinical research/medical field.
5. Career Goals Statement, which consists of 3-5 professional career goals relating to the field of clinical research.
6. Personal Statement, which should be a one-page statement of how your current professional experience relates to the field of clinical research, and how being accepted in to this program will enhance your career goals within this field.
7. Unofficial Transcripts for ALL higher education institutions attended; official copies are required if offered admission.
8. Three Letters of Recommendation from individuals familiar with your academic or professional background.
9. GRE: Only applicants with a combined undergraduate or graduate GPA of less than 3.0 will be asked to submit a GRE score, taken within the last five years.

International Students also need:

• English Proficiency Requirement: International applicants whose native language is not English must provide one of the approved language exams and submit official scores directly from the testing agency.
• Submission of a transcript evaluation from a NACES member organization with the application in order to be considered for admission.
  

Arrange to have all official transcripts sent to:

Graduate College
University of Cincinnati
2618 University Circle
PO Box 210091
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0091

Additionally, many schools now send transcripts electronically. The Graduate College accepts electronic transcripts sent directly by the school as official transcripts. These documents can be sent to grad.admissions@uc.edu.

Transcript Submission for Admission: If offered program admission, the University of Cincinnati requires submission of official transcripts from all students for all colleges and universities attended. These must be official, therefore copies cannot replace official records from higher educational institutions attended. They must be provided by the end of your first term or you will be denied registration until they are received.

For more information, visit the Frequently Asked Questions: Admissions.

The Admissions Committee takes into account many factors for admissions decisions.