Professional development opportunities in clinical and translational research for non-degree learners; apply by Aug. 16
The Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) program has limited space available for learners interested in enrolling in select courses for professional development in clinical and translational research. Course descriptions are available at MSCI Course Directors & Courses. Course offerings include:
MSCI 5030 Clinical Epidemiology, 4 credit hours: August 23 - September 3, 2021
MSCI 5009 Biostatistics I, 4 credit hours: September 7 - October 5, 2021
MSCI 5044 Clinical Trials, 3 credit hours: October 18 - November 3, 2021
MSCI 5003 Genetics, Genomics, and Molecular Medicine, 3 credit hours: January 10 - January 31, 2022
MSCI 5015 Biostatistics II, 4 credit hours: February 1 - February 28, 2022
MSCI 5002 Medical & Grant Writing for Clinical Investigation, 2 credit hours: May 2 - May 27, 2022
MSCI 5029 Research Ethics & Scientific Integrity, 1 credit hours: May 3 - May 27, 2022
MSCI 5000 Drug & Device Development, 3 credit hours: June 1 - June 30, 2022
Cost: $1765 per credit hour (tuition); other fees apply
Deadline to Apply: August 16, 2021
Contact: MSCI@vanderbilt.edu
- Eligible VUMC employees may use their VUMC tuition benefit to help cover a portion of tuition costs if qualified. Please confirm your tuition benefit rates and eligibility with HR.
- The purchase of textbooks, software and other research supplies is the responsibility of the Special Student.
- Courses will occur remotely during Fall 2021 and hybrid in Spring 2022.
- Auditing MSCI courses is not allowed.

