Graduate Certificate in Clinical and Translational Science
Certificate Code - CG28
Information on the 15-credit graduate Certificate in Clinical & Translational Science is available at http://wvctsi.org/programs/education-mentoring-career-development/certificate-in-clinical-translational-science/
Mentored research opportunities exist with faculty in the Health Sciences schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Public Health. The WVCTSI facilitates the recruitment and support of physician-scientists, who may serve as faculty mentors to students.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BIOS 501 | Applied Biostatistics 1 | 3 |
| EPID 501 | Epidemiology for Public Health | 3 |
| EPID 625 | Principles of Clinical Trials | 3 |
| Research/Grant Preparation | ||
| WVCTSI Research Seminar Series | ||
| CTS 697 | Research | 2 |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 14 | |
Certificate Learning Outcomes
Clinical and Translational Science
Upon completion of the certificate students will be able to:
- convey knowledge and skill in the areas of clinical and translational research, manuscript preparation, and communication of research findings;
- become clinical and translational researchers who can integrate findings, information, and observations across basic, population, and clinical sciences, to accelerate and transform how we improve the health of individuals and populations;
- be well prepared to engage in their own career in clinical or translational science in academia, government, industry, etc.