Program of Study (effective Fall 2013)
Subject to change.
1st Year: Fall
*PSY105 General Psychology
*MAT111
*BIO201 Prin. of Cell Biology
Univ/Basic Studies; Electives
2nd Year: Fall
*BIO246 Microbio (lab not req’d)
*BIO240 Human A&P I (or EXS 216)
Univ/Basic Studies; Electives
3
3
4
6
16
3
4
9
16
Total Credits Pre-CLR
3rd Year: Fall
CLR 301 Basics of Clinical Research
3
CLR 320 Scientific Lit Seminar
3
CLR 350 Med Term & Clin Endpoints
3
PAR 215 Bioethics (or PAR 115)
3
Choose 1 of the following:
3-4
CHM 102 General Chemistry II (4)
PBH 452 Epidemiology (3)
STT 305 Statistical Programming (3)
ECN 327 Health Economics (3)
PSY 425 Psychometrics (4)
QMM 384 Data Mining and Applications (3)
STT 350 Survey Sampling (3)
OPS 370 Principles of Operations Mngmnt (3)
ENG 313 Writing about Sciences (3)
EDN 211 Principles of Leadership (3)
15-16
4th Year: Fall
CLR 420 Regulatory Affairs
3
CLR 430 Managing Clinical Trials
3
CLR 450 Data Management
4
CLR 498 (800) Senior Internship I
6
16
1st Year: Spring
*CHM101 General Chemistry
*SOC105 (or ECN125, ECN221)
*PSY223 Lifespan Human Dev.
Univ/Basic Studies; Electives
2nd Year: Spring (APPLY TO CLR)
*BIO241 Human A&P II (or EXS 217)
*STT210 (STT215, QMM280, PSY225)
Univ/Basic Studies; Electives
3rd Year: Spring
CLR 310 Scientific Writing
CLR 330 Fund. Prod Development
CLR 325 Pharmacotherapeutics
MKT 340 Principles of Marketing
Univ/Basic Studies; Electives
4
3
3
6
16
3-4
3
9-10
16
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COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
CLINICAL RESEARCH
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
3
3
3
3
3-4
Faculty
Dr. Susan Sinclair Roberts
Program Coordinator
robertss@uncw.edu
15-16
4th Year: Spring
CLR 410 Adv. Scientific Writing
CLR 440 Bioanalytics
CLR 460 Senior Seminar
CLR 498 (801) Senior Internship II
Total Credits in CLR Major
*prerequisites (C or better required);
Courses with the CLR prefix (except 498) are completely online.
3
3
2
6
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Dr. Jim Lyon
lyonj@uncw.edu
Ms. Barbara Pennington
penningtonb@uncw.edu
For more information contact Ms. Robin Williams,
williamsr@uncw.edu
Preparing individuals today for careers in
biopharmaceuticals tomorrow.
The UNCW Clinical Research Program prepares individuals for participation in
the science and business of developing drugs, biologics and biomedical
devices. The Program offers courses and educational opportunities, leading
to a B.S. in Clinical Research.
HIGHLIGHTS
CLR courses are online.
CLR courses are completely online except for CLR 498 (internship)
Web-based format benefits not only traditional students, but also
industry professionals by giving them the opportunity to pursue the
degree while continuing their employment.
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Internships provide real-world experience and networking
opportunities.
CLR 498 (800) and 498 (801) are two-semesters of internship
(approximately 15 hrs/week) at a biopharmaceutical company, contract
research organization, clinical research service provider or clinical site.
Sites may be available in cities the where students live and are not
restricted to the Wilmington area.
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All courses are taught by faculty with extensive industry experience.
Faculty with more than 100 combined years of industry experience.
Faculty expertise includes biostatistics, pharmacology, regulatory affairs,
medical writing, clinical compliance, pharmacoepidemiology/drug safety
and psychometrics/patient reported outcomes.
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The Clinical Research program is not a nursing or laboratory-based program.
Most graduates work for pharmaceutical companies, contract research
organizations, clinical research service providers or clinical sites enrolling
clinical trial subjects.
Graduates are employed in a variety of roles, including:
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Clinical research associate
Project manager
Data manager
Medical writer
Biostatistician
Statistical programmer
Regulatory affairs associate
Business development associate
Bids and contracts specialist
Subject recruitment specialist
ADMISSION
Admission to CLR program is competitive.
Minimum Requirements
Admission to UNCW
Completion of most Basic/University Studies including the courses
described in the Program of Study or equivalent (see back page)
o Complete and submit application
o Minimum GPA of 2.5 at time of application
o Minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher in all designated prerequisite courses
o Application deadline: May 1
Note: A negative criminal background check and drug screen are required.
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For more information, visit www.uncw.edu/oss/bsclinicalresearch.html
The CLR curriculum & policies are subject to review and change based on
ongoing program evaluation and best practices in clinical research education.