Dual Degree: BSHS/MSHS in Clinical Research Administration

Curriculum: Learn to Ensure Quality and Compliant Clinical Research Conduct, Partnerships with Human Subjects and Leadership Skills

In coursework for the dual BSHS in Clinical Research Administration / MSHS in Clinical Research Administration, you’ll study processes of clinical research, good clinical practices, health equity, bioethics, medicines development, risk management, partnerships with human subjects and leadership. Due to its rigor, this dual degree program is designed for motivated, high-performing students. This program is ideal for students that would like to take a leadership role in clinical research administration.

By completing the BSHS in Clinical Research Administration, you’ll satisfy 1,500 hours of professional experience towards the 3,000 professional experience hour requirement for the following certifications through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP):

• CCRA® (Certified Clinical Research Associate)
• CCRC® (Certified Clinical Research Coordinator)
• CPI® (Certified Principal Investigator)
• ACRP-CP® (ACRP Certified Professional)

You will also satisfy one year of the two-year full-time work experience requirement for the Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP®) certification through the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA).

Why Choose a Dual Degree?

By completing nine credits of graduate coursework as part of the BSHS in Clinical Research Administration, you can then complete your MSHS in Clinical and Translational Research in around four and a half semesters rather than six.

You’ll also save money because the nine credit hours of graduate coursework that are part of the program will be charged at the undergraduate tuition rate instead of the graduate tuition rate.

Who Is the Ideal Student for This Program?

This program is designed for anyone interested in joining the thriving clinical trials industry or a seasoned professional who wants to move up the career ladder. If you’re interested in helping advance the development, investigation and approval of new medications, products, and therapeutic treatments, this program could be for you. To succeed, you should be self-disciplined, self-directed, and ready to collaborate with faculty and diverse, fellow learners in online formats.

Career Outlook

With the skills gained in our dual-degree program in clinical research administration, you will be ready to enter a variety of jobs throughout the clinical research industry:

• Clinical Research Manager, $78,205 median salary¹
• Clinical Operations Manager, $83,155 median salary² 
• Clinical Trial Manager, $99,251 median salary³

Admission Requirements

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

• Completed application and $80 application fee.
• At least 45 credit hours of college-level coursework or an associate degree.
• 3.3 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
• Resume/CV
• Personal statement of 250-500 words that includes reasons for pursuing this degree, any qualifications, accomplishments or honors, and career goals
• Two letters of recommendation from a previous instructor or employer

If you have an associate degree from a participating D.C., Maryland, Virginia community college, you may be eligible for guaranteed admission to this program. Review the list of participating institutions or complete this form to speak with an Online Admissions Advisor for more details.

Tuition Details

The dual degree: BSHS/MSHS in Clinical Research Administration program at GW consists of 87 credit hours. Please find the cost per credit hour and total estimated program costs here.

Note: Tuition rates are subject to change and additional fees may vary by program. Please call at (844) 386-7323 for more information.