The following requirements and standards are designed to ensure scholastic and professional success in the College’s MCSR degree program. Applications for admission to the MSCR degree program are evaluated by the Department of Clinical Research's admissions committee. Acceptance into the graduate program is based on the overall record and ability of the applicant. Applicants failing to meet the required minimum grade point average (GPA) or the required minimum Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score may be considered for admission provided their record is indicative of exceptional ability.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (Exceptions: BSCR/MSCR 4+1 and PharmD/MSCR applicants)
- Acceptable GPA of approximately 3.0
- GRE verbal ≥ 50th percentile, quantitative ≥ 50th percentile, analytical writing ≥ 3.0 (a written request may be made for the consideration of PCAT/MCAT/LSAT scores)
- TOEFL > 85 (internet-based) or IELTS > 7.0
- All required academic work must be completed at an accredited college or university in the United States. All prerequisite courses must be completed with earned grades of “C” or higher.
Prerequisites
- Anatomy & Physiology (must be completed prior to enrolling in CLNR 519 Physical & Clinical Assessment)
- Statistics (must be completed prior to enrolling in CLNR 518 Experimental Design & Biostatistics
- Science Courses (12 hours including 2 courses labs must be completed prior to matriculation)
Application Process
- Complete application with required $50 fee
- Submit all official college transcripts
- Submit GRE and TOEFL scores (if applicable)
- Submit one letter of recommendation
- Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview
Policies
- Students who meet the GPA and GRE requirement, but lack other prerequisites may receive acceptance. Matriculating students may enroll in MSCR courses before they have completed all program prerequisites. However, students must complete prerequisite coursework specified for any MSCR course prior to enrollment as indicated in the Prerequisite section above.
- Those who have earned a PhD, MD, or PharmD (terminal doctoral degree listed by NIH) at an accredited institution in the United States are not required to submit a GRE or other test scores. Those students accepted to the Doctor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program may utilize their standardized test scores for their application.
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Late applicants can receive approval to register for courses for the current semester if they:
- Complete application with required $50 fee
- Submit all official college transcripts
- Appear to meet the criteria for provisional acceptance
- Before taking any courses in subsequent semesters, these students are expected to complete their application and receive acceptance.
- Students requesting a leave of absence of greater than one semester must notify department chairman in writing. The chairman will evaluate requests on an individual basis and determine the length of the granted leave of absence, not to exceed two semesters.
Note: Exemption from a maximum of six credit hours of didactic coursework based on previous coursework or relevant work experience may be requested by submitting a Course Exemption Form (with supporting documentation) to the appropriate course director with subsequent approval by the department chairman and the associate dean of academic affairs.
International Students
- International applicants are eligible for admission if they have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher in the United States.
- International applicants are only eligible for full acceptance, if a US student visa is required.
- International applications must also submit a certified copy of a financial or bank statement that shows sufficient funds to obtain a US student visa.
- International applications must complete their application for admission and all supplemental materials must be received by the April 1 deadline to be considered for admission.
- International applicants, requiring a student Visa, are only considered for fall enrollment due to the curriculum sequences of the program.
Refund Policy
An admissions deposit is required of each accepted applicant. These deposits are non-refundable. Additionally, no refunds are provided for students, who attend any class and subsequently withdraws, drops any course(s) or are suspended from CPHS for any cause.