Advance Your Career with an Online Clinical Research Program
Explore translational pharmacology and clinical research online programs from Ohio State
Explore translational pharmacology and clinical research online programs from Ohio State
Master of Science in Translational Pharmacology
Master of Clinical Research
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I attribute my recent two promotions to educating myself at Ohio State. I really think that getting the coursework done helped me excel at my current position, and it was recognized.
Demi MacLennan, MS, CCRA, ACRP-PM Online Master of Science in Translational Pharmacology Graduate -
"The pharmacology master's program took my clinical research efforts to the next level through a better understanding of pharmacology, study design, and identifying outcomes that will help us determine the best treatment options for our patients"
Lynn Wardlow, PharmD, MBA, MS, BCIDP, AAHIVP Specialty Practice Pharmacist, Infectious Diseases -
The Master of Science in Translational Pharmacology taught me the fundamentals and showed me a lot of the sides of being in a clinical research trial. You don’t get that everywhere.
Omar Kalash, MS, CCRA Online Master of Science in Translational Pharmacology Graduate -
There is an urgent national need in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare research industries for clinical research professionals that is outpacing the number of qualified and well-prepared professionals to fill the roles.
Carolynn Thomas Jones, DNP, MSPH, RN, FAAN Program Director for the Master of Clinical Research -
I learned how to interact with patients from an ethics and safety perspective, as well as how to make sure that research is compliant with domestic and international regulations. You can learn a lot while working in the field, but you won’t learn it to the extent that the MCR program will teach you.
Emily Rice MCR graduate -
"I’ve made lasting relationships. I still meet my former classmates to discuss processes, improvements and research that we are conducting."
Larry Martin Clinical Research Program Graduate
Frequently Asked Questions
Master of Science in Translational Pharmacology: This program is designed to bridge the gap between preclinical drug development and clinical application. It focuses on translational sciences, specializing in clinical trial design or preclinical toxicology and safety pharmacology studies and the process of bringing therapies from the lab to the patient.
Master of Clinical Research: This program focuses on preparing students with the strategies and experience needed to excel as an effective administrator, regulatory compliance specialist, or research team member in clinical research emphasizing the design, conduct, and management of clinical trials, regulatory compliance, and ethical considerations.
Although there are some career and job title overlaps between graduates of the Master of Science in Translational Pharmacology program versus the Master of Clinical Research program graduates. Master of Science in Translational Pharmacology graduates typically have careers in drug development, preclinical pharmacology, regulator science and translational science roles in pharmaceutical companies or government agencies. Master of Clinical Research graduates find roles such as clinical research coordinators, clinical project managers, regulatory affairs specialists, and positions in contract research organizations (CROs) or academic research institutions.
Yes, the Master of Science in Translational Pharmacology curriculum emphasizes pharmacological principles, translational science, toxicology, and the regulatory process of drug development. The Master of Clinical Research curriculum includes courses in clinical trial design, biostatistics, ethics, regulatory guidelines, and research management.
If you’re interested in clinical trials, patient-focused research, and regulatory management, the Master of Clinical Research is a great fit. If your passion lies in drug discovery, pharmacology, and translating lab discoveries into therapies, the Master of Science in Translational Pharmacology is better aligned with your goals.
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