What are the admissions requirements for the M.S. in Clinical Research Organization and Management and Certificate of Study in Clinical Research Organization and Management programs?
Admission to the M.S. in Clinical Research Organization and Management requires:
* Applications with a GPA under 3.0 but greater than 2.75 will be reviewed by the Program Director on an individual basis. Students with strong work experience are encouraged to apply.
Admission to the Certificate of Study in Clinical Research requires:
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What is the undergraduate GPA requirement for admission into these programs?
All applicants should have a GPA of 3.0 or above. Applicants to the M.S. in Clinical Research program with a GPA under 3.0 but greater than 2.75 will be reviewed by the Program Director on an individual basis. Students with strong work experience are encouraged to apply.
What steps does someone with an international degree take to apply to the Master's or Certificate in Clinical Research programs?
International Applicants who are not ECFMG certified (as well as Immigrants to the U.S. and U.S. Permanent Residents whose native language is not English, and who have not received a Bachelor's degree or higher in the U.S., Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand or the United Kingdom) must submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 550 is required for the paper-based TOEFL test and 90 for the internet-based TOEFL Test. Students who earned a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institution or have worked full-time in an English-speaking country for more than two years may have this requirement waived. ECFMG Certified physicians are not required to take the TOEFL.
TOEFL scores must be less than two years old to be considered. Information regarding the TOEFL can be obtained by contacting:
Educational Testing Service Princeton, NJ 08541 609-921-9000, or 609-771-7100http://www.toefl.org
In addition, international students are required to list on their application all schools attended, including primary and secondary schools. Along with your application, you must enclose official transcripts (mark sheets and degree certificates) in your native language and in English from all colleges and graduate/ professional schools that you attended. Do not send transcripts from secondary schools. If your school issues only one transcript for life, you may send a notarized photocopy, bearing the seal on each page. This requirement does not apply to ECFMG Certified physicians.
Applicants are responsible for contacting World Education Service for evaluation of transcripts:
World Education Service, Inc. (WES) P.O. Box 745 Old Chelsea Station, New York, NY 10113-0745 212-966-6311http://www.wes.org
If you are an ECFMG Certified Physician, please provide your ECFMG identification number with your application along with copies of transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. A WES evaluation is not required for ECFMG-certified applicants. In addition, please request an Official USMLE Transcript (Form 172) from ECFMG. You are not required to take the TOEFL or to submit your transcripts to WES.
Applicants are responsible for supplying all necessary documentation.
Can I take just one or two classes from the Master of Clinical Research curriculum without being fully enrolled in the program?
No. The College of Medicine does not allow students to take just one or two courses from the MS in Clinical Research curriculum without being a degree-seeking (matriculated) student. Students must submit all required admissions materials and be accepted before they can begin taking courses.
Students do have the option of taking courses within the Certificate of Study in Clinical Research curriculum. Click here to view the Certificate in Clinical Research curriculum.
Is it possible to transfer credits into Drexel's M.S. in Clinical Research from previous studies?
Transfer of credits may be allowed from an accredited institution under limited and controlled conditions. Students must provide official transcripts and a course syllabus as evidence that the credits to be transferred are for graduate level courses. Any credits transferred towards a specific annotated degree must be equivalent to the required or elective courses offered for credit at Drexel University College of Medicine for that degree.
To be acceptable, the credits must:
1. Be from an accredited academic institution;
2. Meet the academic requirements of a grade of at least a "B" (3.00) or an "S;" and
3. Not have been used previously toward the minimum credit requirement for another earned degree at Drexel University College of Medicine
The request for such acceptance of credits taken prior to matriculation in a graduate program at Drexel University College of Medicine must be made at the time of application for admission to the program
The maximum time a course from another institution may be valid for transfer is 7 years from the completion of the course until the time of matriculation. Acceptance of any course for transfer credit requires the approval of the program director involved.
How long does it take to complete these programs?
The time to complete the program depends on how many courses the student takes per term. Generally, students take 1-2 courses per semester based on their family and work commitments. Students may take as few or as many courses as they want per term, as long as the program is completed within 7 years.
Does Drexel offer a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Research online?
No. At this time Drexel only offers a Master's and Certificate in Clinical Research online.
Are there any on-campus requirements for either the M.S. in Clinical Research or the Certificate of Study in Clinical Research programs?
No, students are not required to travel to campus for either of these programs.
How many hours per week does a student generally spend on coursework for the Clinical Research programs?
Based on student feedback, we have found that generally students spend about 9-12 hours per course per week on online coursework, readings, and exams.
Are there any available tuition discounts for employees or members of partnering health systems, associations, or corporations?
Yes. Drexel has a large network of partners all over the country who benefit from reduced tuition rates. To find out if your employer or association is one of Drexel's partners, please contact us toll-free at 877-215-0009, via email at info@drexel.com, or visit Drexel University Online's Partner Network Page.
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