Degrees
CSTP students choose between a Certificate in Clinical Research and a Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Research. Both degrees are conferred by the graduate arm of the School of Medicine and require an additional year of study beyond the 4 years of medical school. To see how medical school and CSTP activities intertwine, click here. We compare the requirements of the certificate and the MS below.
| Certificate in Clinical Research 15 units |
Master of Science in Clinical Research 30 units |
|---|---|
| Core Curriculum (11 units) | Core Curriculum (11 units) |
| Elective coursework drawn from any of the approved CLRES courses (4 units) | Required and elective coursework in your chosen specialty track (13 units) |
| Research product: first-authored manuscript (0 units) | Research product: thesis or substantive research project, including a thesis defense before a committee 2 months prior to graduation (6 units) |
