Biostatistics M.S. with Clinical Research Concentration
For health care professionals pursuing careers in academic medicine or health services research — look no further than our flexible CR&B program. For more than 20 years, our MS in biostatistics with a concentration in clinical research and biostatistics has helped alumni succeed in those fields.
The application for Fall 2026 is open!
CR&B courses are offered online or in a face-to-face format.
Our comprehensive approach includes coursework in clinical research design, conduct, analysis, interpretation, reporting and dissemination. Training also focuses on:
- Basic sciences for clinical medicine
- Health services research
The program includes directed, independent research. Most of our alumni who completed this concentration hold faculty appointments in academic medical centers.
Program Length
Our students typically enroll part-time beginning in the fall semester, and complete the degree in three to four years. They often take one course each semester (fall, spring).
Admission Requirements
In addition to the general admission requirements of the VCU Graduate School, applicants must:
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
- Prior Degree: Applicants must provide transcripts of all previous college work
- Statement of intent: Applicants must include a statement of intent that indicates career goals and how the M.S. in Biostatistics with a Clinical Research Concentration applies to those goals
- Provide at least three academic or professional letters of recommendation
- International applicants must also provide standardized tests for English Proficiency: TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo. VCU Testing Code is 5570
Admission items to note:
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
- No test scores required
Degree Requirements
Students must complete at least 33 semester credit hours, which include core coursework, elective courses and directed independent research, and one culminating applied examination. No thesis is required.
Students must take three or more courses with our Ph.D. and M.S. students in other tracks. This requirement allows students with clinical experience to mutually benefit from those with backgrounds in math, statistics or computer science.