- Director, PhD in Clinical Research
- Professor
Clinical Research
- Doctoral
About the Program
As one of the only universities in the world with an accredited, all-online PhD in Clinical Research, University of Jamestown helps you advance in the field of your choice—without having to pause your career. In this program, you will master the skills necessary to conduct clinical trials, analyze research, and ensure the safety and efficacy of products, medication and information provided to the global society.
Earning your terminal degree in a broadly applicable program like Clinical Research means you can apply your knowledge to a range of disciplines, including government, higher education, healthcare, private industry, and beyond. You will not only learn how to critically analyze the literature and interpret evidence, but to design your own rigorous and ethical research projects—all while creating a repeatable and sophisticated methodology appropriate for dissemination at the national level.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to provide students with rigorous academic preparation which produces independent investigators who can conceptualize research inquiry that positively impacts the University, community, and global society. Students will gain the expertise needed to perform ethical data collection and analysis across a variety of disciplines and modalities.
What is it like to be an online PhD student at UJ?
Our program blends synchronous and asynchronous learning. Overall, your schedule will be flexible, allowing you to learn on your terms. At the same time, you will have the opportunity connect with experienced and esteemed faculty and classmates to develop your clinical research skill set while promoting regular communication and networking. We like to think it’s the best of both worlds.
Application Requirements
Applicants are NOT required to submit GRE test scores to be accepted into the program. Once you click Apply Now (below), you will be taken to AHCAS (Allied Health Centralized Application Service) to complete your application.
Applicants must:
- Have completed, at minimum, 42 credits of post-bachelor’s work from an institution of higher education. Opportunities for prerequisite work will be provided for students short of the 42-credit minimum requirement.
- Submit transcripts.
- Complete two essays, one on healthcare and one on research inquiry.
Tuition and Cost
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (48 Credits Total) |
$4,500 (6 Credits) | $4,500 (6 Credits) | $4,500 (6 Credits) |
| Fees | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| Standard Allowance for Rent or Other Housing Costs/Food* | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| Books & Supplies* | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Transportation* | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Miscellaneous* | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Subtotal | $15,730 | $15,730 | $15,730 |
*estimated costs based on student surveys from 2023
Why UJ Accelerated?
- Our program is one of the only online PhD programs in Clinical Research in the country, with the focus of preparing students to perform clinical research across a variety of disciplines.
- In a smaller, collegial environment, students will receive individualized attention and support from faculty and their PhD advisor.
- We demystify the dissertation experience by requiring a dissertation seminar that helps students understand the thesis process and expectations.
Certificate/Elective Tracks
Increase your specialization with four certificate tracks available in:
- Leadership
- Health Professions Education
- Health Services Research
Outstanding Program Advisory Board
Our advisory board—made up of established academics, clinicians, and experts from across the United States—review curriculum, assist with program outcomes, and provide research expertise to support students.
Program Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete a PhD in Clinical Research at the University of Jamestown will:
- Demonstrate profound knowledge of the disciplines inherent to performing ethically based and rigorous clinical research.
- Disseminate dissertation research that will achieve acceptance for dissemination at local and national level conferences and through peer reviewed journals.
- Apply local and federal guidelines that ensure safety and efficacy of products, medication and information provided to the global society.
- Appraise evidence in their respective fields.
- Define the value of data provided in evidence publications and presentations based on their extensive knowledge of research methodology and data analysis.
- Explain the importance of racial, ethnic, gender, age, socioeconomic and educational diversity in data collection, analysis, and research to produce results that are generalizable to the global community.
- Participate in their professional associations as evidenced by active membership and participation in local or national conferences or other forms of dissemination prior to graduation.
- Evaluate technology available for data collection and analysis, including survey instruments and statistical software.
Coursework
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
CRES 710 |
Introduction to Clinical Research |
3 |
CRES 720 |
Biostatistics I |
3 |
CRES 721 |
Biostatistics II |
3 |
CRES 730 |
Design and Implementation of Clinical Trials |
3 |
CRES 740 |
Ethics and Professional Issues in Clinical Research |
3 |
CRES 750 |
Epidemiology |
3 |
CRES 760 |
Grant Writing for Clinical Research |
3 |
CRES 770 |
Critical Evaluation of the Literature |
3 |
Dissertation Credits (12 credit hours total + 1 credit hour optional extension as needed)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
CRES 990 |
Dissertation I Dissertation Seminar and Comprehensive Exam |
3 |
CRES 991 |
Dissertation II |
3 |
CRES 992 |
Dissertation III |
3 |
CRES 993 |
Dissertation IV |
3 |
CRES 994 |
Dissertation V |
1 |
Possible Elective Tracks (12 credit hours total required)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
– |
Leadership (Elective Track/Certificate: 4 Courses) |
– |
LDRS 500 |
Foundations of Leadership |
3 |
LDRS 509 |
21st Century Health Care Systems and Policy |
3 |
LDRS 621 |
Leading in Interprofessional Healthcare Teams |
3 |
LDRS 622 |
Change and Innovation in Healthcare |
3 |
– |
Topics in Higher Education (Elective Track/Certificate: 4 Courses) |
– |
CRES 820 |
Instructional Strategies for the Adult Learner |
3 |
CRES 821 |
Foundations of Higher Education |
3 |
CRES 822 |
Instructional Strategies for Online Learners |
3 |
CRES 823 |
Instructional Strategies for Professional Continuing Education |
3 |
– |
Health Services Research (Elective Track/Certificate: 4 Courses) |
– |
CRES 830 |
Health and Bioinformatics |
3 |
CRES 831 |
Health Policy and Systems Thinking |
3 |
LDRS 507 |
Public Policy |
3 |
CRES 832 |
Healthcare Outcome Measurement and Quality Improvement |
3 |
Total Semester Credits Required: 48 (Includes coursework and thesis preparation)
Additional Academic and Program Information
Clinical Research Policies and Resources
HLC ACCREDITATION
The PhD in Clinical Research program at the University of Jamestown is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
- Assistant Professor
- Director of the Clinical Certificate/Elective Track
- Assistant Director of Clinical Education
- Assistant Professor
- Associate Director of the PhD in Clinical Research and Dissertation Coordinator
- Professor
We’re all about making your education affordable.
We believe every student, regardless of their financial situation, should have access to a UJ Accelerated education. In fact, 50% of our graduate students receive financial aid.