The Master of Science (MS) Degree in Clinical and Population Translational Science (CPTS) is designed for health professionals and researchers who seek training in the clinical and population aspects of translational research. Coursework emphasizes biostatistics, epidemiology, and applied clinical and population research methods, along with the responsible conduct of research and scientific communication. Courses are primarily taught by faculty within the Division of Public Health Sciences and are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The CPTS MS degree prepares students to:

• Develop meaningful and feasible research questions.
• Design and implement studies to answer clinical and population research questions.
• Perform and interpret statistical analyses and collaborate effectively with biostatisticians.
• Conduct research in a responsible and ethical manner.
• Communicate through grant applications, protocols, manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations.
• Collaborate productively in multidisciplinary scientific teams.

Students generally complete all required course work in one calendar year, with independent research and MS thesis work completed during a second year. Students pursuing a medical or physician assistants degree at the Wake Forest School of Medicine can incorporate the CPTS MS into their medical training.