Clinical and Translational Science

The program provides a quality academic curriculum that emphasizes education and research in the area of Clinical and Translational Science to provide a strong foundation in the complex and interrelated fields of:

• Clinical sciences
• Population-based studies
• Genetic studies
• Environmental sciences
• Molecular and pathological basis of human disease

Careers

A Ph.D. in Clinical and Translational Science prepares you for a rewarding career as a researcher or analyst. Our program prepares you for self-directed, lifelong learning and careers as independent scientists.

Our graduates have gone on to careers as:

• Clinical research scientists
• College professors
• Clinical directors

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Responsible Conduct of Research
• Biochemistry and Cell Biology
• Molecular and Pathological Basis of Human Disease
• Biomedical Statistics
• Bioinformatics
• Health Care Data Mining

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

• GPA: 3
• GRE: Required

English requirements

• Duolingo English Test: 110
• TOEFL iBT: 76
• IELTS: 6

General requirements

• Completion of a four-year degree from an accredited university. We are particularly interested in students who have completed an undergraduate degree within the state of North Dakota.
• Coursework: Admission into the graduate program offered through our department is dependent upon the applicant's demonstration of effective academic skills and appropriate undergraduate training.
• Applicants must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 and a cumulative GPA of 3.00 in graduate level course work, if applicable. Since the Graduate School requires a 3.0 for admission, those individuals with GPA less than 3.0 would have to be admitted under provisionary status.
• Graduate Record Examination Scores: Applicants must submit Graduate Record Examination (General Test) scores. Preference for admission will be given to applicants whose test scores fall at or above the reported national averages or 50th percentiles.

Tuition Fees

• International: 35,388 AUD / year (≈ 25,200 USD / year) — Non-residents
• Out-of-State: 26,541 AUD / year (≈ 18,900 USD / year)
• Domestic: In-State 17,694 AUD / year (≈ 12,600 USD / year)

Living costs

Grand Forks, United States: 1,404-3,061 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.