Successful Clinical Research Administration program applicants will have demonstrated a sincere desire for a career focusing on clinical research and development. In addition, applicants must be fully aware of the differences in their career path from one in basic research, drug/biologic discovery research, or medical device invention.

Applicants must also meet the following program requirements. Requirements may be more stringent than the minimum graduate school requirements.

Earned a Bachelor of Science or Arts. While previous studies in the sciences, engineering, or health care are preferred, applicants may come from a wide variety of undergraduate (or post-graduate) areas of study, including, but not limited to, nursing, pre-med, biology, chemistry, mathematics, science education, pharmacy, engineering, business, computer science, psychology, social sciences, pre-law, etc. Applicants with M.A., M.S., Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. degrees are encouraged to apply.
Have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units of coursework.
Submit two letters of support
Submit a statement of 500 words or more concerning career objectives.
Applicants should have excellent computer skills, prior experience in a relevant industry is highly desirable but optional.

Based on further documentation, the Program Director may waive any formal program requirements to consider other factors on a case-by-case basis. For example, work experience in a related field, life experience, fluency in multiple languages, or other cultural knowledge and prior academic performance may be considered.

International Applicants

Applicants who possess a Bachelor's degree from a post-secondary institution in a country where English is not the principal spoken language must satisfy one of the following tests of English language proficiency:

TOEFL: 84 iBT
IELTS: 6.5
Pearson English Language Test (PTE): 58
Applicants who submit English Language Proficiency exam scores must also complete ESLN 565 if admitted.