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With more than 40 majors to choose from, our curriculum offers you unparalleled opportunity to pick your path and find the right fit for you, whether you’re interested in Natural Sciences and Mathematics or Social Sciences, or Humanities like History and English are more your style. 

Many of our majors also offer opportunities for internships and co-ops both locally and nationally, study abroad and service learning, where you make real-world impact on your community.

If you’re not sure which major is right for you, you’re not alone. Many incoming students aren’t sure with path is the right one—which may be why many of our first-year students choose our Exploratory Studies Program. Through Exploratory Studies, you’ll learn more about what each major has to offer, and whether it’s right for you. 

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Why study Clinical and Translational Science?

The Certificate program is geared towards students currently enrolled in undergraduate programs at UC who are interested in gaining knowledge and experience in biomedical research. Course topics include: an overview of clinical and translational science, ethics, introduction to clinical trials, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and team-based research skills. The goal of the Certificate program is to prepare graduates to enter the workforce as clinical research staff.

Career Possibilities

The Certificate program will prepare graduates for challenging and fulfilling careers in clinical and translational research. Graduates will complete internships in both clinical care and biomedical research as preparation for research careers in academia or industry. The demand for clinical research professionals is high both locally and nationally, with a median income of $78,600 in 2024.

Admission Requirements

Eligible applicants must be current students at UC in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.  Application requirements include:

  • Personal Statement: Your background and career goals statement should describe your personal history and the factors that have brought you to where you are now, educationally and/or professionally. Include any past experience relevant to research, or future hopes to work in this field. It should also describe why you are interested in this program and how the program supports your career goals.

  • At least one letter of recommendation. This letter should ideally be from a professional or academic reference (e.g., work manager or faculty member).

Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Quick Facts

CERT1 in Clinical and Translational Science

Full-Time Program Duration

1.0 Years

Location

East Campus

Interest Areas:

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Medicine & Health

Contact

PO Box 670556
Cincinnati, OH 45267-0556
Phone: (513) 558-3237
Jackie Knapke
knapkeje@uc.edu