Fundamentals of Clinical Research Capstone
Capstone Certificate in the Fundamentals of Clinical Research
Is this program right for you?
A Certificate in the Fundamentals of Clinical Research from UW–Madison allows you to understand and practice evidence-based research to help tackle the world’s complex research questions and bring solutions to patients. The program provides a foundation in research methods and analysis, study design, and ethical conduct.
- Our certificate is interdisciplinary with UW–Madison faculty from population health sciences, biostatistics, oncology, medical history and more
- Our program is offered through the UW Institute for Clinical Translational Research, which collaborates with university departments and industry partners
- Our certificate is interdisciplinary with UW–Madison faculty from population health sciences, biostatistics, oncology, and medical history and more
Education that works for you
Open the door to your future with a Certificate in the Fundamentals of Clinical Research from UW–Madison. Take courses part-time to enter this emerging field, and improve the lives of patients in communities or care settings.
Program type
Capstone certificate
Certificate awarded
Capstone Certificate in the Fundamentals of Clinical Research
Commitment
18 months
Tuition
Resident: $883.24 per credit
Nonresident: $1,886.94 per credit
Format
Evening/weekend
Face-to-face
Credits
14 graduate-level credits
Admission terms
Program admits for fall, spring and summer terms.*
Offered by
STEM opt eligible
No
International eligibility
Yes
* Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis until the cohort is full.
Application deadlines
Fall 2024
- Rolling deadline: October 31, 2024
Spring 2025
- Rolling deadline: March 31, 2025
Summer 2025
- Rolling deadline: July 31, 2025
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What you’ll learn
The Fundamentals of Clinical Research Capstone program transforms you into a research-ready professional. Through hands-on projects and case studies, you’ll deepen your understanding of research methods and ethics while gaining the skills to effectively collaborate in conducting evidence-based clinical trials.
- Evidence-based research
- Research methods and analysis
- Ethical conduct in research
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
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