MSN in Clinical Trials Research

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.

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.

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