Graduate Programs

Master of Science in Clinical Research

The program for Master of Science in Clinical Research (Clin Res MSc) is a two-year graduate-degree program designed to provide candidates with in-depth knowledge and practical skills to plan and implement a clinical research program, and translate their research findings into actions that will inform clinical practice and improve health and patient outcomes. Students must complete all planned courses totaling 30 credit hours, and successfully defend their research thesis, for graduation. This comprises 17 credit hours of compulsory courses, 4 credit hours of elective courses, and 9 credit hours for the thesis research project. In addition to formal classroom teaching, students are expected to spend time on self-directed study and homework assignments. For every hour spent in the classroom, students should aim to spend two hours on self-directed study.

Program Objectives

• To equip graduates with in-depth knowledge and practical skills to conduct clinical research in various settings and health priority areas;
• To promote the use of research evidence and integration of evidence-based medicine in clinical practice at healthcare settings to improve patient outcomes;
• To cultivate a culture of scientific research among graduates to help develop clinical research networks in healthcare organizations.
• To prepare graduates to lead evidence-based research and practice in health care facilities.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Develop and conduct clinical research that applies appropriate study designs and methods to address research questions and hypotheses;
• Perform human research that complies with legal, ethical, and regulatory principles and guidelines;
• Critically appraise various types of studies and consider translation of evidence into practice.
• Accurately select, use and interpret commonly used statistics;
• Develop the understanding and skills required to lead evidence-based research and practice in their local context.

Degree Requirements

Required Credit Hours : minimum 30 hours

Core Courses

Elective Courses

Research