MCR students will choose to complete one of the following specializations:
Clinical Research Management Specialization (CRM):
The Clinical Research Management Specialization focuses on the management of systems and processes in the conduct of clinical trials to prepare graduates to lead complex national and international clinical research operations. Graduates of this track will have attained the skills to work as Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) or Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) representing the study sponsor or investigation site and to advance their careers as clinical research administrators.
Regulatory Affairs Specialization (RGA):
The Regulatory Affairs Specialization emphasizes the assurance of the safe and effective medical product development and use throughout the product life cycle through regulatory oversight and strategy. Graduates from this track will have the skills to interpret FDA and international agencies’ regulations and guide regulatory strategy and operations. Regulatory compliance professionals work in many settings, including government, industry, clinical research organizations, and academic institutions.
Dual Specialization
Some students prefer to have a dual specialization (both CRM and RGA). This is a 42 to 45 credit option, in which the 3 specific specialization courses for RGA are added to the specialization courses for CRM. Students who choose the CRM and RGA option further broaden their clinical research opportunities through this choice. The dual specialization appears on the student’s transcript as CRM,RGA.