Overview

About the program

The Institute for Clinical Research Education at the University of Pittsburgh has designed the PhD Program in Clinical and Translational Science to train researchers in this emerging field that aims to close the gap between basic science and clinical research.

This rigorous and advanced training program is intended primarily for clinicians, and aims to substantially enhance the capabilities of scientists to conduct high-quality clinical and translational research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analytical Methods

Clinical Research Methods

Pedagogical Methods

Clinical and Translational Science

Clinical Rotations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Health Sciences Translation & Interpreting View 187 other PhDs in Health Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates must have completed one of the following degrees: MD, DDS, DMD, DO, ND, OD, PharmD, PhD, DNS in nursing, PhD with clinical responsibilities, or other professional degree as deemed appropriate by the selection committee.
Candidates must have a high level of interest and potential for the pursuit of innovative clinical research as a major focus of their career plan.
Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended (undergraduate, graduate and medical school)
Personal Statement and CV/Biosketch
The online application will require two references to be listed.
Applicants will be asked to identify a research mentor and provide their contact information.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

52730 USD / year

≈ 52730 USD / year
Out-of-State

52730 USD / year

≈ 52730 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

31652 USD / year

≈ 31652 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Funding

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