Master of Science in Clinical Research
About This Programme
The design, conduct and analysis of clinical trials and research.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Required Courses
17 credit hours. Minimum 30 credit hours total.
- CSR651 Fundamentals of Clinical Research3 credits
- CSR652 Clinical Studies I4 credits
- CSR653 Clinical Studies II4 credits
- CSR654 Critical Analysis of Clinical Research3 credits
- CSR655 Research Design Practicum3 credits
Elective Courses
4 credit hours (one 4-credit course or two 2-credit courses)
Select one 4-credit elective or two 2-credit electives (4 credit hours).
- CSR656 Clinical Research Teaching and Leadership4 credits
- MGEN606 Translational Medicine: From Bench to Bedside2 credits
- MGEN607 Pharmacogenomics and Stratified Medicine2 credits
- MGEN608 Principles of Genetic Counseling2 credits
- CMPH620 Maternal and Child Health2 credits
- CMPH622 Chronic Disease Epidemiology2 credits
- CMPH628 Global Health2 credits
- CMPH633 Advanced Public Health2 credits
- CMPH631 Advanced Environmental Health2 credits
Thesis / Research
9 credit hours
- RSCH605 Thesis Research Project9 credits
Entry Requirements
A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in healthcare, clinical services, public health and research, or continue to further professional or postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Health Sciences
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 75,000/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.