Clinical and Translational Science Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Clinical and Translation Science will serve as the entry point for graduate-level training in clinical and translation science. The curriculum is designed to establish knowledge-based and skill-based competencies in communication, professionalism, critical thinking, synthesis of knowledge, planning, management and assessment and leadership in five areas:

• CTS methods and technologies
• scientific knowledge
• measurement and statistics
• research integrity
• collaboration and team building.

The certificate will be available to:

• faculty members at the University of Kentucky who are planning to participate in clinical and translational research but lack previous training and the skills necessary for clinical and translational research
• professionals in postgraduate training at UK, including residents and fellows in the College of Medicine, College of Pharmacy and College of Dentistry
• graduate students in health-related PhD and MS programs
• project managers and other staff members interested in contributing to clinical and translation science
• professionals practicing in the community

Admission Requirements

Students admitted to the Certificate curriculum must meet the minimum Graduate School requirements either for post-baccalaureate status or as degree-seeking students, if applicable, and must be approved for admission by the CCTS Training, Education, and Mentoring (TEAM) Leadership Committee.