This Graduate Certificate Program in Biomedical Sciences for Cancer Research Grant Administration and Management is intended for students who are interested in or currently pursuing a career in Biomedical Science Research Administration, and for working professionals with aspirations of working as a research administrator in a biomedical research institution. A total of 12 semester credit hours are required for completion of the Graduate Certificate Program.
The curriculum is based upon the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) “Body of Knowledge” and will assist students learning about Research Administration and prepare them to take the national Certified Research Administration® licensing exam. Elements of the curriculum include understanding the environment and context within which biomedical research administration is conducted, fiscal management, regulatory compliance, sponsored program administration, grant proposal and budget development and an emphasis on pre- and post-award management.
Coursework
The Certificate requires a minimum of 12 semester credit hours of formal GSBS credit as follows:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GS21 1723 | Cancer Research Administration and Management, Pre-Award | 3 |
| GS21 1733 | Cancer Research Administration and Management, Post-Award | 3 |
| GS21 1743 | Cancer Research Administration and Management, Lab/Practicum | 3 |
| Select at least one of the following: | 3 | |
| Translational Cancer Research | ||
| Translational Sciences: Bedside to Bench and Back | ||
| Basic and Translational Cancer Biology | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Prerequisites
The certificate may be awarded to students enrolled in formal GSBS degree programs (i.e., MS or PhD) or to students admitted for non-degree study. Permission of the instructor is required in order to enroll in the Cancer Research Administration and Management courses.
Further information may be obtained by writing to:
Robert C. Bast, Jr., MD
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Department of Experimental Therapeutics
rbast@mdanderson.org