Preparing Nurses for Exciting Careers in Clinical Trials Research

Drexel University Online’s Master’s program in Clinical Trials Research provides nurses with an opportunity to become leaders in an exciting and constantly-expanding field. Our program, developed by Drexel’s nationally-ranked College of Nursing and Health Professions, is ideal for nurses interested in a career of leading medical innovation through creative problem-solving.

Drexel’s exclusively-online MSN program trains nurses for a variety of roles in clinical trials research in multi-faceted settings. Graduates of this program go on to succeed in a wide range of professions:

Research Coordinators 

Clinical Scientists 

Clinical Trials Managers 

Research Developers 

Many potential employers exist outside of the hospital environment and in the community or private practices, especially with pharmaceutical and other scientific companies that produce, test and market new products.

Program Overview 

Drexel University Online’s MSN in Clinical Trials Research provides knowledge and skills in several critical areas: Phases of clinical research investigation 

New drug approval processes 

Drug protocol development 

Budgeting for clinical trials 

Informed consent 

Patient and family issues 

Business management and marketing for clinical trials 

Applying FDA rules and regulations 

 Nurses are in high-demand across the clinical research industry—especially seasoned nurses who have expertise in one or more clinical areas.

Put your years of clinical knowledge and expertise to work toward improving medicine and public health with an advanced degree in clinical trials research from Drexel University Online.

Drexel’s MSN programs are distinguished from the rest:

Fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036. (202) 887-6791. 

An experienced and board certified faculty from Drexel’s acclaimed College of Nursing and Health Professions that is actively involved in modern clinical research 

A highly-interactive e-learning method that challenges and engages students while remaining convenient for working nurses 

Flexible scheduling of clinical practicum in a variety of settings 

Drexel also offers special tuition plans for employees of health system partners—please ask your employer if you qualify for discounted tuition with Drexel.  

This is a 45-credit graduate program designed for part-time completion by active professional nurses.

Interested in learning more? 

View the MSN in Clinical Trials Research curriculum.

Interested in a Post-Bachelor's Certificate? Learn more about our Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Clinical Trials Research.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply Now! See admissions criteria for specific supplemental materials required.