Overview
Structure and Requirements
Overview
Khalifa University’s Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Research is a regionally relevant graduate program designed to advance high-quality clinical investigation in the UAE and the wider MENA region. The program will be offered subject to approval by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). It provides structured training in clinical trial design, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, and research ethics, with an emphasis on patient- centered and evidence-based practice. By integrating regional healthcare priorities with international clinical research standards, the curriculum prepares students to conduct, manage, and evaluate clinical studies across diverse healthcare settings.
Students gain practical exposure through collaborations with hospitals, research centers, and regulatory bodies, as well as mentorship from experienced clinical investigators. Graduates develop analytical, leadership, and scientific communication skills that enable them to contribute to clinical research activities, translational initiatives, and healthcare policy. The program also provides a solid foundation for graduates who wish to pursue PhD studies in related fields.
Program Educational Objectives
Graduates of the MSc in Clinical Research program will be able to:
- To equip students with the foundational knowledge and skills required to conduct, and critically assess clinical research studies, integrating recent technological advances relevant to healthcare.
- To cultivate the ability to evaluate and interpret clinical evidence responsibly, enabling students to make informed clinical decisions, consider ethical standards, and assess implications for healthcare policy and entrepreneurship
- To prepare students to effectively communicate research findings and contribute to the broader healthcare community, promoting knowledge sharing and influencing best practices and guidelines in clinical settings.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Master of Science in Clinical Research, graduates will be able to:
- Apply fundamental concepts in clinical research and effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
- Appraise the translational implications, sustainability, and commercial potential of research studies, and communicate findings to diverse audiences.
- Assess evidence to inform clinical decisions and influence healthcare policy toward sustainable practices.
- Design innovative clinical research studies through integration of advanced AI technologies.
- Evaluate ethical principles guiding the design and conduct of clinical research studies that contribute to equitable healthcare systems.
Structure and Requirements
The MSc in clinical Research consists of 30 credit hours of courses, distributed as follows: 12 credits of core courses, 12 credits of elective courses and 6 credits for MSc thesis.
CORE COURSES
| MSCR 601 |
Introduction to Research Methods & Protocol development |
3 CH |
| PUBH 603 |
Biostatistics |
2 CH |
| MSCR 603 |
Critical appraisal and evidence synthesis |
2 CH |
| MSCR 604 |
Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Research |
2 CH |
| MSCR 605 |
Ethics and Humanism in clinical research |
2 CH |
| MSCR 610 |
Manuscript writing and presentation skills |
1 CH |
ELECTIVE COURSES
| MSCR 611 |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Clinical Research |
3 CH |
| MSCR 612 |
Leadership in Clinical Research |
3 CH |
| MSCR 613 |
Challenges of clinical studies in healthy longevity |
3 CH |
| MSCR 614 |
Drug discovery and development |
3 CH |
| PUBH 612 |
Quantitative Risk Assessment and Predictive Modeling |
3 CH |
| PUBH 615 |
Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health |
3 CH |