Curriculum
All CSTP students at the University of Pittsburgh complete core curriculum requirements. They may elect to take 5 extra credits to complete the Certificate Program in Clinical Research. In addition to the core coursework below, students must also produce one first-author manuscript submitted for peer-reviewed journals.
Core Curriculum in Clinical Research
| Course number | Course title | Required/Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLRES 2005 | Computer Methods in Clinical Research | Required | 1 |
| CLRES 2010 | Clinical Research Methods | Required | 3 |
| CLRES 2020 | Biostatistics: Statistical Approaches in Clinical Research | Required | 4 |
| CLRES 2040 | Measurement in Clinical Research | Required | 1 |
| CLRES 2050 | Ethics and Responsible Conduct of Research | Required | 1 |
Additionally, students participate in a longitudinal peer–support seminar focused on the responsible conduct of research.
