The courses in the program are also available to qualified individuals who want to acquire specific skills but who may not want to pursue the degree or academic certificate. This option allows the flexibility of taking various combinations of courses subject only to constraints imposed by course prerequisites. Additional information about available courses can be found under the course descriptions tab.
Applicants seeking admission as a non-degree student must submit the following documents:
CV. A current curriculum vitae (CV).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). CRTP requires that any applicant whose first language is not English and does not hold a bachelors or higher degree from an English speaking Institution must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Test scores must not more than two years old and an official copy must be sent to Duke University.
The deadline for receipt of applications for priority review is April 15. Applications received after this date will be considered on a space available basis. Priority Review applicants will be notified of admissions decisions by June 1. Regular review applicants will be notified of admission decisions on a rolling basis after that date.
NIH-DUKE MASTER’S PROGRAM IN CLINICAL RESEARCH APPLICANTS: THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR IS APRIL 15, 2024. NIH APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF ADMISSIONS DECISIONS BY JUNE 1. THERE WILL BE NO NIH APPLICATIONS REVIEWED AFTER THE APRIL 15, 2024 DEADLINE.
Application correspondence may be sent by US mail to:
CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM
BOX 2734, DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
DURHAM, NC 27710
or by overnight package delivery company (e.g., FedEx, UPS, DHL) to:
CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM (919-681-4560)
HOCK PLAZA, SUITE G06
2424 ERWIN ROAD
DURHAM, NC 27705
Applicants will be notified of admission decisions not later than June 1. Materials submitted in support of an application will not be released for other purposes and cannot be returned to the applicant.
Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $861.00 per credit. Some faculty members are eligible for the University's Educational Assistance Program. Other sources of support exist in some clinical departments; prospective participants should consult with program directors and division chiefs regarding potential funding sources.