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Minimum Admission Requirements 

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. 
• Minimum 3.0 GPA overall with a 3.0 for combined science and math courses is recommended.
  • Under certain circumstances, the minimum GPA requirement may be waived on a case-by-case basis. 
• Completion of all prerequisite coursework with a grade "C" or better.
• No entrance exam required. 

Prerequisite Coursework 

• Two semesters of general biology and associated laboratories.
• Two semesters of general chemistry and associated laboratories.
• Two semesters of organic chemistry and associated laboratories.
• Two semesters of physics and associated laboratories.
• One semester of biochemistry or cell biology are highly recommended but not required. 

Application Process 

• Submit the Clinical and Translational Science M.S. application and supporting documents on BioMedCas Applicant Portal
  • When creating BioMedCas account, select 2020-2021 cycle  
• Supporting Documents required: 
  • Official Transcripts 
  • Written Statement 
    • Your statement should address your educational and career goals, and why you should be admitted to the Clinical and Translational Science M.S. program. 
  • Three Letters of Recommendation 
    • Letters of recommendation from STEM-related Professors preferred.  
    • Recommendation requests can be found under "Supporting Information" of BioMedCas application. 
  • Resume or CV
  • International Students ONLY, will need to submit proof of English Proficiency and affidavit of financial support. 
    • TOEFL minimum score of 80. 
    • MELAB minimum score of 82. 
    • IELTS minimum score of 6.5.
• Pay $80 application fee on BioMedCas Applicant Portal. 
• Deadline to apply for International Students is March 15th. 

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Depending on funding, a limited number of scholarships may be available for CTS MS students. Each scholarship is in the amount of a full year (fall, spring and summer terms) of in-state tuition and fees for the program. Metro, Non-WV residents and international students are eligible for the scholarship; however, the amount provided will remain the same.

This is not a tuition remission or a full scholarship, so students may want to contact the Assistant Director of Student Financial Assistance, Cindy Canterberry, MS, at 304-691-8739 or via email at madden2@marshall.edu.

For additional financial aid information, visit Marshall University's Financial Aid website or contact the financial aid office to speak with a representative. 

Old Main, Room 116
304-696-3162
sfa@marshall.edu

All students are required to meet the general requirements of the Graduate College for receipt of a master's degree. A minimum of 36 credit hours is required for a non-thesis degree. In addition, all students must pass a written and/or oral comprehensive exam. All students will take the following courses within their area of emphasis. 

Clinical Trials 

• Clinical Trial Coordinator 
• Clinical Project Manager 
• Clinical Recruitment Coordinator 

Clinical Research - Health Professions 

• Medical School 
• Pharmacy School 
• Physician Assistant (PA) School

Clinical Informatics 

• Data Scientist 
• Data Warehouse Research Analyst
• Insurance Outcomes Predictor