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MS & Certificate Program Details

Program Details

UNC Wilmington’s Clinical Research graduate programs provide a didactic and rigorous curriculum in a flexible, online format designed for working professionals.

Whether you're new to clinical research seeking foundational knowledge and skills or you're already working in the field, our graduates are prepared for mid- to upper-level roles in the biopharmaceutical clinical research industry.

Two Program Options

Master of Science in Clinical Research & Product Development

This fully-online program is perfect for professionals already working in the clinical research industry who wish to further their careers. Our didactic and rigorous curriculum prepares graduates for mid-to upper-level roles in the biopharmaceutical clinical research industry. 

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Clinical Research Operations

This certificate program is ideal for individuals with a bachelor's degree who are interested in either entering the clinical research field or obtaining additional education to facilitate a move into a different area within the clinical research field including career progression.

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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Clinical Research Operations

M.S., Clinical Research and Product Development

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Important Resources

UNCW's programs that lead to professional licensure or certification satisfy the requirements in North Carolina and prepare students to sit for applicable exams. Requirements in other states may differ.

If you are considering one of these programs and intend to seek employment outside North Carolina, please visit UNCW's State Authorization webpage to review whether the program currently meets educational requirements in that state.

Because licensure laws and regulations are subject to change, we encourage you to check the State Authorization webpage regularly and speak directly with your program coordinator to discuss your plans and any questions about licensure in other states. 

Student Experience

  • All courses are online. Students may pursue the degree from any location. Flexible for working professionals.
  • Learn from faculty who have extensive research and industry experience, including clinical operations, monitoring, research ethics, project management, pharmacotherapeutics, regulatory affairs, medical writing, biostatistics, drug safety and pharmacoepidemiology.

Career Opportunities

Most graduates work for biopharmaceutical companies; contract research organizations (e.g., PPD/Thermo Fisher, Syneos Health, IQVIA, Fortrea, ICON, etc.); clinical research service providers or clinical sites enrolling clinical trial subjects; academic medical centers; government agencies; and other associated organizations.

Graduates are involved in:

  • Clinical trials necessary to move new drugs, biologics and biomedical devices through the regulatory process to obtain regulatory approval;
  • Post-marketing studies required for drug safety and used for label/market expansion. 
Interested?

If you are interested in being contacted by a faculty member to learn more about Clinical Research, please complete this form so we can follow up!

Contact the Graduate Clinical Research Program

Jared Kerr, JD, MPH | Program Coordinator & Clinical Associate Professor

Phone: 910.962.7404

kerrj@uncw.edu

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  • For questions regarding the actual Graduate School application, please contact gradschool@uncw.edu.