Clinical Investigation: Earn an Online Graduate Certificate

Where to Earn an Online Graduate Certificate in Clinical Investigation

Stacy Hensley
Earning your graduate certificate in clinical investigation online is a good choice for those who work full time, or just don't have the time to attend college right now.

Clinical Investigation

According to Boston University, clinical investigation is the fastest growing discipline in the burgeoning medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Increase your knowledge and skill in clinical investigation by earning an online Graduate Certificate in Clinical Investigation.

This certificate gives those in clinical research and all health professionals the opportunity to further their understanding of the molecular basis of biomedicine and the processes of regulatory approval.

University of South Florida

The University of South Florida is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. To earn an online Graduate Certificate in Clinical Investigation at the University of South Florida, you will be required to complete between nine and twelve credit hours, depending on your elective choice. There are three required courses and nine elective courses for you to choose from.

List of required courses:

  • Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics I
  • Clinical Research Methods

List of optional elective classes:
  • Graduate Seminar in Neuroscience
  • Public Health Seminar
  • Scientific Communication
  • Grantsmanship
  • Special Topics - Bioinformatics
  • Ethical and Regulatory Issues of Clinical Research
  • Ethical and Legal Policy Issues in Adv. Nursing Practice
  • Grantsmanship
  • Approach to Clinical and Behavioral Research in Adolescents: Focus on HIV

You are required to have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in science, or its equivalent, and a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Boston University

Boston University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., one of six nationally recognized accrediting agencies. Boston University's School of Medicine is a leading research institution. At Boston University, you will be required to complete four courses in order to receive your Graduate Certificate in Clinical Investigation.

List of required courses:

  • Good Clinical Practices for Clinical Research
  • Regulatory and Compliance Issues
  • Biostatistics
  • Design and Conduct of Clinical Trial

You are required to have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution prior to applying for this online Graduate Certificate in Clinical Investigation. If you meet this requirement, you can apply at any time.

Additional Information

You can apply a portion of the credits you earn to receiving a Masters Degree in Clinical Investigation. If you are interested in more information about receiving the online Graduate Certificate in Clinical Investigation from either of these universities, visit their websites by clicking the corresponding link below.

University of South Florida

Boston University

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