Fundamentals of Clinical Research (Capstone)
Open the door to your future with a Certificate in the Fundamentals of Clinical Research from UW–Madison. Take courses part-time to enter this emerging field, and improve the lives of patients in communities or care settings.
Is this program right for you?
A Certificate in the Fundamentals of Clinical Research from UW–Madison allows you to understand and practice evidence-based research to help tackle the world’s complex research questions—such as those in therapeutics, diagnostics, and preventative health care—and bring solutions to patients.
Our certificate is offered through the UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (UW ICTR), part of a national consortium of patient care and research institutes funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical and Translational Science Awards.
Most of our students are working health professionals, including physicians, veterinarians, pharmacists, nurses, biomedical engineers, and others. The program provides a foundation in research methods and analysis, study design, and ethical conduct. With this foundation, you can begin to address a variety of questions via community-based and managed care-based research.
Our courses are taught by UW–Madison faculty in population health sciences, biostatistics, veterinary surgical sciences, oncology, and medical history and bioethics. We value collegiality, collaboration, and interdisciplinary learning. Many of our certificate students continue on to a master’s degree program in Clinical and Translational Research.
Upon completion of your Capstone Certificate in the Fundamentals of Clinical Research, you will be able to bring improved research skills to your job in private industry, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, or other organizations committed to outstanding patient care.
Is this program right for you?
A Certificate in the Fundamentals of Clinical Research from UW–Madison allows you to understand and practice evidence-based research to help tackle the world’s complex research questions—such as those in therapeutics, diagnostics, and preventative health care—and bring solutions to patients.
Our certificate is offered through the UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (UW ICTR), part of a national consortium of patient care and research institutes funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical and Translational Science Awards.
Most of our students are working health professionals, including physicians, veterinarians, pharmacists, nurses, biomedical engineers, and others. The program provides a foundation in research methods and analysis, study design, and ethical conduct. With this foundation, you can begin to address a variety of questions via community-based and managed care-based research.
Our courses are taught by UW–Madison faculty in population health sciences, biostatistics, veterinary surgical sciences, oncology, and medical history and bioethics. We value collegiality, collaboration, and interdisciplinary learning. Many of our certificate students continue on to a master’s degree program in Clinical and Translational Research.
Upon completion of your Capstone Certificate in the Fundamentals of Clinical Research, you will be able to bring improved research skills to your job in private industry, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, or other organizations committed to outstanding patient care.
Admissions requirements
All applicants must:
- Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Submit evidence of English language proficiency, if applicable. The required proficiency scores are: TOEFL IBT 92, PBT 580; or IELTS 7.0.
Application materials required:
- Online application
- Statement of purpose
- Resume/CV
- Transcripts
- Letter of recommendation
Program highlights
- Our courses are offered during evenings. You can continue working while earning a certificate of distinction in just 18 months.
- Our program is offered through the UW Institute for Clinical Translational Research, which collaborates with multiple university departments and industry partners like the Marshfield Clinic.
- UW–Madison’s Fundamentals of Clinical Research program is interdisciplinary. You learn from UW–Madison faculty with backgrounds in population health sciences, biostatistics, veterinary surgical sciences, oncology, and medical history and more.
How you'll learn
- Attend evening classes at UW–Madison, offered weekdays after 4 p.m.
- Formal training and a practicum in research design and statistical analysis for professionals in health care, biotechnology, and the pharmaceutical industry.
Sample curriculum
- Introduction to Biostatistics
- Introduction to Clinical Trials I and II
- Introduction to Epidemiology
- One lecture course in the Responsible Conduct of Research
Job outlook
- Medical technologist
- Laboratory technician
- Research technologists
- Pathologist assistant
- Lab assistant
- Healthcare and social assistance
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Manufacturing
- USDVA
- Kelly Services
- HCA Healthcare
- Aerotek
- CTG
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Read more about KalynnThe Fundamentals of Clinical Research program placed me in a great position to pursue pharmacy residencies and fellowships, as well as a future career as a clinical investigator.
Kalynn Rohde, Doctor of Pharmacy
