Master of Science - Clinical Research (Thesis-Based)

The School of Master of Science in Clinical of pharmacy at the American University of Health Sciences. Clinical research professionals are the link between the biomedical industry and the physician in testing new drugs, devices, and procedures. These health professionals oversee the administration and progress of a clinical trial on behalf of a sponsor.

At the completion of this training program the student shall be able to demonstrate:

• Build familiarity with basic medical terminology and recognize the meanings of medical words through knowledge of roots, prefixes and suffixes;
• Explain key concepts in human anatomy and physiology, how the various human biologic systems function, and the homeostatic nature of these systems with reference to human disease states;
• Perform pre-operative physical examination techniques i.e. patient interviews and medical write-ups;
• Identify health care problems that require appropriate evaluation and management;
• Understand general treatment approaches and pharmacology for the major body systems;
• Describe the basic principles of drug actions and interactions, including adverse reactions;
• Explain techniques by which drugs are administered to treat diseases;
• Understand regulatory requirements for medical devices and pharmaceuticals, quality control, and design controls for product development;
• Understand the significance of research as cornerstone for medical innovation;
• Develop critical thinking and analysis to encourage autonomous thinking necessary for medical decision-making;
• Understand key health care issues and be able to communicate with other members of the medical community with confidence, precision and force;
• Appreciate the financial management of Clinical Research;
• Have a good baseline understanding and practice of statistics;
• Be able to design and conduct clinical trials;
• Show capability in the administering of clinical trials;
• Manage multiple projects of clinical research;
• Appreciate and follow Good Clinical Practices;
• Appreciate and follow current good manufacturing practice;
• Perform audits & inspections;
• Show proficiency in business development side of clinical trials;
• Be familiar with and be able to use clinical trial materials;
• Communicate effectively within the Clinical research community;
• Be able to take apart, dissect and reconstruct randomized trials;
• Have the ability to submit grants for funding of clinical trials.