Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Quantitative Principles for Clinical Research
Certificate Level: Graduate
Admissions Requirements: Bachelor's degree or higher
Certificate Type: Post-Baccalaureate
Number of Credits to Completion: 9.0
Instructional Delivery: Online
Calendar Type: Semester
Expected Time to Completion:1.5 years
Financial Aid Eligibility: Not aid eligible
Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code: 51.0719
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 11-9111
About the Program
This certificate of study addresses the needs of residents and fellows to attain knowledge in the basic principles of clinical research — analyzing data, understanding medical literature and communicating results. All coursework is online, providing flexibility for the trainees and training programs.
Students completing this certificate can then apply to either the Clinical Research Organization and Management or the Clinical Research for Health Professionals program to obtain an MS degree.
Admissions Requirements
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent international institution.
Required Documents
- A completed application
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
- Resume
- Additional requirements for international students
Program Requirements
| Required Courses | ||
| CR 500S | Epidemiology | 3.0 |
| CR 520S | Applications of Clinical Research Biostatistics | 3.0 |
| CR 525S | Scientific Writing and Medical Literature | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 9.0 | |
Additional Information
Robert Sterling, PhD
Director, Graduate Programs in Clinical Research
rcs336@drexel.edu
267.359.2310
Visit the Drexel University Online website for additional information and to apply to the Quantitative Principles for Clinical Research program.
