What is the difference between the MSCI and the MSPH?
The Masters of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) is offered through Washington University School of Medicine and requires a total of at least 33-credits. In order to earn a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation, trainees must earn additional credit by taking two electives related to their research interests, fulfilling special research requirements, and completing a thesis of either a submitted manuscript or grant proposal. Electives include offerings from the masters degree programs in Genetic Epidemiology, Psychiatric Epidemiology, and Health Care Services, as well as offerings from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy and from other schools and programs within Washington University, including biomedical engineering and social work. Trainees pursuing a MSCI degree may also take coursework at Saint Louis University School of Public Health and Washington University Institute of Public Health. Students may individualize their schedules to take elective courses during the secon
