Master of Science in Clinical Translation Management (MCTM)

Intro - MCTM Learn how to turn basic discoveries from the laboratories to drugs, medical devices or clinical processes for use in the patient-care setting through our Master of Science in Clinical Translation Management program.

The MCTM program will help students with market entry and funding strategies to move a project forward while facilitating technologies that show significant promise in navigating the translational process, allowing new treatments and cures to reach patients.

Students will learn how to identify the qualities that make a biotechnology product or company likely to succeed in the endeavor to commercialize their product. From there, they can find ways to navigate and address any potential scientific, legal, financial, and management issues that might arise at any stage of commercialization.

This accelerated one-year program is cohort-based that admits once a year during the Summer II semester. Courses are asynchronous and online, with in-person residencies and networking opportunities. Options are also available for a MCTM/MBA dual degree or Certified Quality Science Professional (CQSP) certification.

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1,760+

life science companies

hospitals and research facilities in Houston

o Source: Greater Houston Partnership

ranked nationally

for clinical research management programs

Source: Intelligent

$82,090

average annual salary

for trained clinical research professionals

Source: CBRE Report

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MCTM News

Content: Learn more about what makes UST’s MCTM program one of the top programs of its kind in the nation.

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Future Of Medicine

Dr. John Cooke shares his insights on the future of medicine and how UST’s MCTM program plays a part in the future.

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Best Catholic University

Intelligent.com ranked UST's MCTM program both Best Catholic University and #4 among masters in clinical research degree programs.

Transform Cutting-Edge Research Into Patient Care

From Bench To Bedside MCTM is a one-year online program that fast-tracks its students through a rigorous curriculum and provides a robust understanding of the biotechnology industry as well as the business, marketing, and regulatory skills necessary for a career in this field.

Though the majority of the program is completed through online modules, students are provided ample opportunity for in-person training, networking, and professional development through the university.

In addition, participants of the MCTM program are required to attend three residency periods. The first residency is in Houston, where students receive an overview to the fast-paced, innovative MCTM program. Students will also have the opportunity to engage with the life sciences ecosystem in Houston. The second residency takes place in a virtual (online) accelerator, where each student starts on a real-world life sciences commercialization project. The third residency is part of an international study abroad program, where students participate in the focused exploration of the life sciences ecosystem in another country.

The MCTM program also offers a MCTM/MBA dual degree option and Certified Quality Science Professional (CQSP) certification. Students starting in the MCTM program can earn an MBA by completing 8 additional courses (54 hours total). For CQSP certification, students can complete three courses (at no cost) from Pathways for Patient Health Quality Science Education program (a $1,600 value). Students receive credit for two courses through completion of the MCTM and also gain access to mentoring, resume help, and hiring portal resources.

The goal of the MCTM degree is to make science minds a little more business savvy, and business minds a little more science savvy.

Ashley Scott ’04, MCTM ’20

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Meet Some of Our Alumni

"We had travel opportunities in the MCTM program that expanded my global network with leaders in the overseas business community and enabled me to build strong networks."

Lourdes Chacon Research Associate, Texas Heart Institute

"The great faculty members with academic excellence and diverse professional experience, the teaching methods and partnerships make this program unique that everyone in the biotech field should consider."

Marco Morales, MD Managing Partner, Clinicore International

"The MCTM program completely changed my career path, but I realized this career path is a better way for me to help people sooner rather than later rather than never having a project get off the ground."

Carlotta Borsoi Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Houston Methodist

"The goal of the MCTM degree is to make science minds a little more business savvy, and business minds a little more science savvy."

Ashley Scott Program Manager - Experimental Radiation Oncology Clinical Research, MD Anderson Cancer Center

Slide 1: Lourdes Chacon Research Associate, Texas Heart Institute
Slide 2: Marco Morales, MD Managing Partner, Clinicore International
Slide 3: Carlotta Borsoi Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Houston Methodist
Slide 4: Ashley Scott Program Manager - Experimental Radiation Oncology Clinical Research, MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Requirements Disclaimer:
This is an online program and international students cannot maintain or obtain F-1 student visa or status or I-20 form through this program.

Master of Science in Clinical Translation Management (MCTM)

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