Master of Clinical Sciences

About the Program

The Master of Science in Clinical Sciences program provides rigorous training in the skills and competencies necessary to plan, conduct, and interpret superior clinical and translational research. Our program provides a comprehensive, individualized, team-science-based education in the principles and methods of research and in the skills and strategies required for the development of successful academic careers through a didactic and Socratic curriculum.

The degree program is offered through the UT Southwestern School of Health Professions. Program applicants must meet the eligibility and admission requirements of the Graduate School and the Applied Clinical Research Department.

Designed for those who aim to accelerate their clinical and translational research careers, this two-year track is intended for individuals who desire a career in clinical/translational research. The program includes courses on research training, financial planning, leadership, ethics, and career development. Graduates will have the knowledge to plan and conduct their own clinical and translational research and apply for grant funding. This program is open to clinical research fellows and junior faculty at UT Southwestern and the CTM's Hub partner institutions.

UT Southwestern Advantage

As you contemplate your next step in academia, keep these unique advantages in mind:

A highly skilled and credentialed faculty of researchers and clinicians.
A powerful 24-month curriculum that blends theory and practice to teach you the science and the professional skills you need to succeed.
Facilities and resources unique to our institution.
Expert clinical mentorship.
The small size of our classes gives each student a high level of individualized attention.
Our faculty is committed to excellence in the classroom and in the clinical research environment.
Our tuition and fee rates are among the most reasonable in the country.
We are located near the heart of Dallas, a thriving center for health care, business, education, and the arts.
Selecting UT Southwestern for your Master of Clinical Sciences degree can be the first step toward a career rich in personal and professional rewards.

Location

Our location on a large medical center campus offers outstanding opportunities in our hospitals, clinics, and academic community.
We are situated near the heart of Dallas, a thriving center for health care, business, education, and the arts.

Well-Rounded Education

Our program blends academic, clinical, and research experiences for a comprehensive, well-rounded education.
Our faculty members encourage curiosity and creative thinking as students explore current concepts and discover creative solutions for difficult clinical problems.

What You Will Learn

The Master of Science in Clinical Science program strives to provide trainees with a unique and rigorous multidisciplinary program that will prepare them to become leaders of the next generation of clinical and translational investigators.

The vision is to enable the training and to launch the careers of trainees across all disciplines. This will be accomplished by providing outstanding education and career development programs that meet the trainees' short, intermediate, and long-term clinical and translational science educational needs.

The goal of the master’s program is to prepare junior investigators for a successful career in clinical and translational research. Our program is designed to provide intense research training and career development opportunities in a multidisciplinary setting that culminates in the submission of a publishable manuscript and a completed research project. Scholars include junior faculty and clinical fellows who have protected time for research. The program aims to transform junior investigators by providing resources and support needed to launch their research careers. In addition, trainees acquire competence in critical thinking, team science, leadership, biomedical statistics and informatics, and other disciplines. All program participants are mentored by faculty across the UT Southwestern campus, focusing on team science that spans the spectrum of translational medicine.

Accreditation

UT Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award a Ph.D. in Applied Clinical Research and a Master and Certificate in Clinical Science. Questions about the accreditation of UT Southwestern Medical Center may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website.

Normal inquiries about UT Southwestern Medical Center, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to UT Southwestern Medical Center and not to the Commission’s office.

The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution’s significant noncompliance with a requirement or standard.