Degree Requirements
Master of Arts in Clinical Investigation degree candidates are required to complete all of the following:
- A minimum of 8 semester courses equaling at least 32 credits at the graduate level. These must include the following 18 credits in required coursework:
Course Title Course No. Credit hours Designing Clinical Research Studies GMS CI 675 4 cr Clinical Trials Conduct and Management GMS CI 631 4 cr Biostatistics with Computer GMS CI 670 4 cr Regulatory and Compliance Issues GMS CI 640 4 cr Seminar in Clinical Investigation GMS CI 790 2 cr - A minimum of 14 credits in elective coursework:
A wide variety of courses offered in the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences will count toward elective credit. A minimum of 14 credits must be taken as electives, directed study or practicum. Up to 4 credits may be taken as the practicum. Please ensure that your electives are approved by your academic advisor before registering for them.
Please note: Students who have completed one or more of the required courses before matriculation may acquire “advanced standing” for that requirement. “Advanced standing” means that the student may waive the requirement but would need to replace the course requirement by taking an elective course(s). The student would not need to retake the course requirement. To waive a course requirement, students must speak to their academic advisor and complete/submit a “Petition for Approval of Advanced Standing.” No transfer credits from other BU departments or institutions will be accepted.
