| Steven Coughlin, PhD & Director of CTS programs scoughlin@augusta.edu |
Brittany Ange, Ed.D., M.S. & Co-Director of CTS programs bange@augusta.edu |
The MCTS program provides an environment of in-depth learning and mentorship from established clinical researchers, expert biostatisticians and epidemiologists.
| Fully Online and Asynchronous Learning
· Offered by experts in clinical research, biostatistics and epidemiology |
Complete in only 4 semesters
· 30 total credits hours · Flexibility in elective course work based on your interests |
Low or No Cost
· Tuition may be fully covered by the University System of Georgia Tuition Assistance Program |
MCTS graduates are prepared to
The MCTS program will
(1) provide trainees with essential skills in CTS, including hypothesis generation, research design, data analysis, interpretation and dissemination of results, critical appraisal of scientific literature, grant preparation, human research protection, and research ethics;
(2) help to establish new collaborative relationships at Augusta University among current basic science, clinical, and translational researchers; and
(3) improve research productivity among junior faculty and other clinical researchers at Augusta University through their participation in mentored research, a requirement for all who complete the Masters in Clinical and Translational Science
Designed to work with professionals’ busy schedules, the online and asynchronous 30 credit hour MCTS program curriculum includes:
21 credit hours of core course work in epidemiology, clinical trials, observational studies, statistics and modeling, and grant writing in clinical and translational science
6 credit hours of elective course work in either a health economics or health data science track, both of which are expanding areas of research in clinical and translational science
Funding for MCTS Students
Funding is not available through the DPHS for MCTS students. MCTS students who have been employees of the University System of Georgia, including Augusta University, for at least 6 months may be eligible to use the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).
Check out a complete sample list of the courses and course descriptions.
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Year |
Fall |
Spring |
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Year 1 |
STAT 7010 – Biostatistics I (3cr) EPID 7130 – Introduction to Epidemiology (3cr) MPHC 8011 – Ethical Conduct of Research (1cr) or BIOM 8011 – Responsible Conduct of Research (1cr) CTRS 7100 – Grant Writing for Clinical and Translational Science (2cr) TOTAL: 9 credit hours |
STAT 7020 – Biostatistics II (3cr) EPID 7370 – Intermediate Epidemiology (3cr) STAT 7240 – Introduction to Clinical Trials (3cr) TOTAL: 9 credit hours
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Year 2 |
STAT 7260 – Design and Analysis of Observational Studies (3cr) Elective (3cr) TOTAL: 6 credit hours
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Elective (3cr) CTRS 7900 – Capstone Project (3cr) TOTAL: 6 credit hours |
ELECTIVES: Choice of 2 Electives within each Track:
For more information on the course pre-requisites and other requirements for applying to the Masters in Clinical and Translational Science program, see our Prospective Students page.
