Overview

Students in the Clinical Research program at University of North Carolina Wilmington gain a broad-based understanding of the science, regulatory, and business aspects of developing new therapies to treat illness and improve quality of life.

Courses are online, but applied learning is required through an in-person internship at a clinical research site. Enrollment is competitive — 60 students accepted a year.

What is Clinical Research?

Clinical research is the process by which new therapies (medications, biological agents, and devices) are tested in clinical studies prior to approval.

Clinical research also includes the study of products after approval once they are on the market, particularly for rare or unexpected adverse events.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Research Writing and Communications

Pharmacotherapeutics

Fundamentals of Biopharmaceutical Product Development

Study and Site Management for Clinical Trials

Understanding Medical Terminology and Clinical Endpoints

Collaborative Writing for Clinical Studies

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Complementary & Alternative Medicine Health Sciences View 288 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application.

Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).

Essay & short answer

An official transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified), of grades from secondary school.

Tuition Fee

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International

10659 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10659 USD per year during 48 months.
National

10659 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10659 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

2221 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2221 USD per year during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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