Davenport Campus Only

How long is the M.S. degree program?

The MS in Clinical Research program takes 2 years or 6 consecutive trimesters to complete. All graduate students are enrolled in the Fall Trimester.

Is the program available on all three campuses?

The program is offered on the Davenport Campus only. Courses are not available on the West or Florida campuses or via distance learning.

Can I complete the program part-time?

Generally, we only enroll graduate students on a full-time basis.

Can I complete the program online?

The M.S. in Clinical Research program is only offered as a full-time on-campus program on the Davenport Campus. The on-campus program allows you to have “hands-on” experience in a research clinic setting on federally-funded clinical studies, experience working within research teams, and close interaction with the program’s faculty.

Can I enroll in the M.S. and D.C. programs simultaneously?

Typically, the rigor of both the D.C. and the M.S. degree programs does not allow for simultaneous enrollment.

How much is tuition?

Tuition is $419 per credit hour. As a full-time graduate student in the M.S. in Clinical Research program, you may qualify for a tuition waiver.

Is there any financial assistance available?

Tuition waivers and research assistantships are available on a competitive basis.

Once I complete the program, what can I do with my degree?

There are several career options. Typically, our graduate students complete this program as an avenue toward a faculty or administrative position at a chiropractic college or to begin a career in research. Because the M.S. program is fully accredited, graduates of the program have the option to pursue continued training, such as pursuing a Ph.D. or other postdoctoral training, as the beginning steps toward a research career. See the career page for more information.

What do I need to do to apply?

In addition to completing the online application form, you must submit the following documents to the Program Coordinator:

  1. Official transcripts from all post-secondary education and Doctor of Chiropractic or other health profession degrees
  2. Two (2) letters of reference and recommendation
  3. Your curriculum vitae (CV)
  4. A 500-word written narrative describing your interest and previous experience in clinical research
  5. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
  6. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, if applicable

Once your complete application is received, interviews will be scheduled with members of the selection committee and the program administrator.

Early application by May 1 is highly recommended. Final deadline for application is August 1. Graduate students are enrolled in the Fall Trimester only.