Clinical and Translational Research Certificate
Prisma Health and Clemson University’s Department of Public Health Sciences and Mathematical Sciences offers a graduate-level certificate in Clinical and Translational Research.
The goal of the program is to enhance the clinical and translational research capabilities of clinicians, nurses, research support staff and other health professionals. The program will be delivered via synchronous classes in the evening for working professionals at Prisma Health. Virtual participation is possible. First year classes primarily occur on Tuesdays, and second year classes primarily occur on Mondays or Thursdays.
A bachelor’s degree is a prerequisite. This program has been approved for tuition support. Those currently in clinical or research roles take precedence. For Prisma Health tuition support, apply below. To earn this graduate certificate, students must complete eight required credit hours and an additional four hours of graduate-level elective courses.
Questions may be directed to Rebecca Marigliano, PhD.
Application
The application for Prisma Health team member tuiton support for a Fall 2024 start is NOW open! For Prisma Health team members, the tuition support application must be completed/approved prior to completing the Clemson University graduate application for the Program.
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Interested in the program but not ready to apply? Have questions? Complete the following interest form, and we will reach out to you shortly.
2024 Timeline
| Friday, June 28, 2024 | Application deadline for preferential selection of Prisma Health tuition support. |
| Friday, July 12, 2024 | Applicants notified of Prisma Health tuition support; applicants must apply to Clemson University. |
| Monday, July 22, 2024 | Last day to apply to Clemson University for fall semester. |
| Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | Classes begin. |
For Clemson University’s full academic calendar including University holidays and semester start/end dates, click here.
Curriculum
Required courses
- HLTH 8120, Clinical & Translational Science (2)
- HLTH 8210, Health Research I: Design & Measurement (3)
- HLTH 8090, Epidemiological Research (3)
Elective courses
- HLTH 8140, Health System Quality Improvement (2)
- HLTH 8130, Population Health & Research (2)
- MTHSC 8050, Data Analysis (3)
- MTHSC 8070, Applied Multivariate Analysis (3)
Note: MTHSC courses are offered on Clemson’s main campus.
Certificate completion schedule
Year 1
- Fall: HLTH 8120
- Spring: HLTH 8210
- Summer: HLTH 8090
Classes primarily occur on Tuesdays.
Year 2
- Fall: HLTH 8140
- Spring: HLTH 8130
Classes primarily occur on Mondays or Thursdays.
Those receiving Prisma Health tuition support must follow the 21-month course plan.
Clinical and Translational Research Certificate Program Brochure (PDF)