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MS Plans of Study

MS & Certificate Program Details

MS in Clinical Research and Product Development Plans of Study

Explore the following full-time and part-time recommended plans to complete the Master of Science in Clinical Research and Product Development in 2.5-3.5 years.

 

2.5 Years (5 Semesters)

This is a recommended plan to complete the degree program in the indicated time frame. Students should work with their advisor using the DegreeWorks tool to prepare an academic plan. When planning, students should follow these requirements or recommendations:

  • The 5 “Required Core Courses” (CLR 501, 510, 520, 550, & 560) must be taken prior to enrollment in CLR 597 and are recommended during the first 3 semesters. 
  • Full-time status in the UNCW Graduate School is nine credit hours per semester.
  • The recommended minimum completion time is two years. UNCW requires a masters degree to be completed in five years.
  • Most graduate students should take at most three courses (nine credit hours) per semester especially if working full-time.
  • Summer courses may be offered. Check with your advisor or SeaNet for availability.

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  • CLR 512: Pharmacotherapeutics for Clinical Research and Product Development (3 hrs)
  • CLR 520: Regulatory Affairs & Quality Management* (3 hrs)
  • CLR 550: Clinical Research Trial Design & Data Management* (3 hrs)

TOTAL: 9 credit hours

  • CLR 501: Clinical Research Monitoring & Ethics* (3 hrs)
  • CLR 560: Biostatistical Literacy and Applications (3 hrs)

Choose one of the following:

  • CLR 525: Current Issues in Global Regulatory Development & Management (3 hrs)
  • CLR 530: Project Management in Clinical Research (3 hrs)
  • CLR 540 Post-Marketing Studies (3 hrs)

TOTAL: 9 credit hours

  • CLR 510: Advanced Scientific Writing & Interpreting Medical Literature (3 hrs) (offered in fall & spring)

Choose two of the following (6 hrs)

  • CLR 515: Epidemiology & Safety (3 hrs)
  • CLR 545: Biopharmaceutical Technology Management (3 hrs)
  • CLR 555: Innovative Biopharmaceutical Product Development (3 hrs)

TOTAL: 9 credit hours

Choose 2 of the following of the aforementioned spring courses: CLR 525, 530, or 540. (6 hrs)

  • CLR 597 Master’s Project – Capstone, Part 1 (2 credits)±

TOTAL: 8 credit hours

  • CLR 597 Master’s Project – Capstone, Part 2 (1 hr)±

TOTAL: 1 credit hour

TOTAL ACADEMIC CREDITS: 36

Information on the Master's Project (Capstone; CLR 597) (±)

  • Students are eligible to enroll after completing the 4 required core courses.
  • Course Coordinator (CC)/Instructor approval is required for course registration.
  • During the spring semester (eg, February), student will receive a registration notice of their expected enrollment in Part 1. Students must inform the CC by the stated deadline (eg, March) of the student’s intent to enroll in the CLR 597 for the fall or spring term.
  • CLR 597 is a 3 credit hours course completed over 2 semesters:
    • Part 1 - Proposal writing and proposal defense (2 credits; 1 semester)
    • Part 2 - Implementation and completion of the project, analysis, and reporting as a final paper and project defense presentation (1 credit; 1 semester) 
3.5 Years (7 Semesters)

This is a recommended plan to complete the degree program in the indicated time frame. Students should work with their advisor using the DegreeWorks tool to prepare an academic plan. When planning, students should follow these requirements or recommendations:

  • The 5 “Required Core Courses” (CLR 501, 510, 520, 550, & 560) must be taken prior to enrollment in CLR 597 and are recommended during the first 3 semesters. 
  • Full-time status in the UNCW Graduate School is nine credit hours per semester.
  • The recommended minimum completion time is two years. UNCW requires a masters degree to be completed in five years.
  • Most graduate students should take at most three courses (nine credit hours) per semester especially if working full-time.
  • Summer courses may be offered. Check with your advisor or SeaNet for availability.

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  • CLR 520: Regulatory Affairs & Quality Management* (3 hrs)
  • CLR 550: Clinical Research Trial Design & Data Management* (3 hrs)

TOTAL: 6 credit hours

  • CLR 501: Clinical Research Monitoring & Ethics* (3 hrs)
  • CLR 510: Advanced Scientific Writing & Interpreting Medical Literature* (3 hrs)

TOTAL: 9 credit hours

  • CLR 510: Advanced Scientific Writing & Interpreting Medical Literature (3 hrs) (offered in spring & fall)

Choose one of the following: (3 hrs)

  • CLR 512: Pharmacotherapeutics for Clinical Research and Product Development (3 hrs)
  • CLR 515: Epidemiology & Safety (2 hrs)
  • CLR 545: Biopharmaceutical Technology Management (3 hrs)
  • CLR 555: Innovative Biopharmaceutical Product Development (3 hrs)

TOTAL: 6 credit hours

Choose two of the following (6 hrs)
  • CLR 525 - Current Issues in Global Regulatory Development & Management (3 hrs)
  • CLR 530 - Project Management in Clinical Research (3 hrs)
  • CLR 540 Post-Marketing Studies (3 hrs)

TOTAL: 6 credit hours

Choose two of the following aforementioned fall semester courses: CLR 512, 515, 545, or 555.

TOTAL: 6 credit hours

Choose one of the aforementioned spring semester courses: CLR 525, 530, or 540 (3 hrs)
  • CLR 597: Master’s Project – Part 1± (2 hrs)

TOTAL: 5 credit hours

  • CLR 597: Master’s Project – Part 2± (1 hr)

TOTAL: 1 credit hour

TOTAL ACADEMIC CREDITS: 36

Information on the Master's Project (Capstone; CLR 597) (±)

  • Students are eligible to enroll after completing the 4 required core courses.
  • Course Coordinator (CC)/Instructor approval is required for course registration.
  • During the spring semester (eg, February), student will receive a registration notice of their expected enrollment in Part 1. Students must inform the CC by the stated deadline (eg, March) of the student’s intent to enroll in the CLR 597 for the fall or spring term.
  • CLR 597 is a 3 credit hours course completed over 2 semesters:
    • Part 1 - Proposal writing and proposal defense (2 credits; 1 semester)
    • Part 2 - Implementation and completion of the project, analysis, and reporting as a final paper and project defense presentation (1 credit; 1 semester)

Contact the Graduate Clinical Research Program

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

Phone: (910) 962-7404

kerrj@uncw.edu

School of Nursing

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

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