University of St. Thomas Master’s in Clinical Translation Management Degree Named One of Top 10 Programs in the Nation

Houston (Sept.28, 2018) – . University of St. Thomas Master’s in Clinical Translation Management degree ranks #7 out of 25 top clinical research management programs in the country by Healthcare Management Degree Guide and #8 by CollegeChoice.net, both leading authorities on college rankings and resources.
Clinical research management is a dynamic, in-demand profession for those who love science. With this degree, graduates can take medical discoveries from the lab to the rest of the world.

The MCTM degree is offered through UST’s Cameron School of Business. “The program bridges the gap between science and business, and supports entrepreneurship in the biomedical space,” said Cameron School of Business Dean Beena George. “By empowering people to manage the clinical translation process, it can help reduce the time and cost to bring a technology to market, and lower the cost to the consumer.”

This is an ideal program for those with an interest in the business side of clinical translation. Healthcare Management Degree Guide writes, “The University of St. Thomas’ Master in Clinical Translation Management program offers an exciting opportunity to get in on the ground floor of an emerging field in the pharmaceutical and biomedical market. Developed in collaboration with the Houston Methodist Hospital and Research Institute, UST’s program stands out among other top clinical research master’s degrees for its ability to help STEM experts “translate” their scientific expertise to business savvy. After completing this primarily online, accelerated one-year degree program, UST graduates will be qualified to bring their talents anywhere—from GE and Johnson and Johnson to top life sciences management consulting firms.”

UST’s collaborative partner, Methodist Research Institute, summarizes that clinical research is currently an area of tremendous growth – and well-trained clinical research professionals are in high demand earning a median salary of $82,090 depending on your geographical location and work experience. Obtaining a Master’s in Clinical Research will set a graduate up for a wide range of financially rewarding career paths. Job titles you might qualify for include: clinical research coordinator, medical writer, clinical trial auditor and product safety specialist.

“Other programs focus on either the clinical research or the business side of clinical translation. The MCTM program emphasizes both and connects students with real world projects that the Houston Methodist Research Institute is investing in,” said Tong Sun, Vice President of Central Operations at the Houston Methodist Research Institute.

Healthcare Management Degree Guide’s ranking process for the 25 Best Master’s Degrees in Clinical Research Management used four points to determine the value of each program: Expertise and Involvement in the Field, Career Training and Curricular Relevance, Accessibility to Students, and Application of Knowledge. They also considered tuition rates. CollegeChoice.net ranks accredited public and private intuitions based on five points in their ranking: quality, reputation, affordability, value, and satisfaction.

To learn more about the innovative MCTM program at University of St. Thomas’ Cameron School of Business and to apply, go to www.stthom.edu/mctm.
The University of St. Thomas’ Cameron School of Business is ASCCB accredited in both undergraduate and graduate business programs. AACSB, is the most respected accrediting body in business education worldwide.