Clinical Research

Clinical Research Education Programs

Advanced Certificate

Master of Science

Doctorate (PhD)

Where Clinical Research Changes Everything

Earn your Advanced Certificate, Master of Science, or PhD in Clinical Research at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. The School is internationally renowned for its outstanding research, educational, and clinical care programs.

By studying at Mount Sinai, you join a community of more than 6,900 scientists, educators, trainees, and clinicians working within and across dozens of academic departments and multidisciplinary institutes with an emphasis on translational research and therapeutics.

Inquire today for Fall 2026 admission.

Application deadline: July 15

No GRE Required
No Application Fee
STEM / OPT Eligible
Online Options Available

Three Pathways. One World-Class Institution.

Select the clinical research education pathway that fits where you are and where you want to go. We'll send you the right details as soon as you submit the form.

Advanced Certificate

26 credits
1 year
Fully available online
STEM / OPT eligible
For postdocs & allied health professionals
Bridge to translational research teams

Master's Degree

38+ credits
2 years (1 or 3-yr options)
Online or on-campus
Mentored research thesis included
STEM / OPT eligible

Doctorate (PhD)

66 credits
Dissertation required
3 research specialization tracks
- Bench-to-Bedside
- Clinical Trials
- Outcomes & Implementation
Evening-friendly scheduling

“As someone with a nontraditional background, I was looking for a program that would challenge me academically while embracing my interdisciplinary identity. Mount Sinai stands out not just for its leadership in AI and translational medicine, but for its breadth across health policy, entrepreneurship, and bioethics.”

- Karan Lingineni, Master of Science in Clinical Research

Class of 2025, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Top-ranked Hospital Network Direct access to Mount Sinai Health System research infrastructure.

AI & Data Science Leader Windreich Dept. of AI & Human Health — first of its kind at a U.S. medical school.

Mentored Research Regular access to Mount Sinai faculty leaders and the ConduITS CTSA network.

26,000+ Alumni Network Career recruiters and talent development resources within the health system.

Virtual Information Sessions

Attend an upcoming live information session to learn more about the application process, program requirements, curriculum, faculty, and internships offered within our Clinical Research Education programs.