Program Overview
Master of Science in Health Research Management (MRM) program at Alfaisal provides experienced health science professionals with updated skills, strategies, and resources for developing and managing products, treatment protocols, and other processes associated with clinical research and patient care.
The two-year, 42-credit program consists of two options: (a) 24 credits of courses and an 18-credit research thesis, or (b) 36 credits courses and a 6-credit research project.
Vision
The vision of the Master of Science in Health Research Management (MRM) is to be the premier provider of research management and administration education for the next generation of leaders, through a sustained commitment to leadership in academics, practice, research, and scholarship. The program vision will be achieved by providing an innovative approach to graduate education and training by offering access to top policy-making governmental agencies, think tanks, universities, and speakers in the Kingdom and abroad.
Curriculum
The curriculum encompasses in-depth coverage of essential skills and processes required for the management of studies that develop drugs, devices, and treatment protocols for patient care. Specialized topics include regulatory requirements, ethical issues, product development, business of clinical research, grant funding and manuscripts, epidemiologic principles and tools, research design and data analysis, all in the context of human subjects in clinical trials.
This degree provides a hybrid curriculum drawn from a set of disciplines such as business, finance, health, and applied research development. Potential thesis and project research opportunities are provided through major tertiary healthcare facilities and research centers, governmental health/research agencies (e.g. SFDA, CBEHI), and policy think tanks (e.g. MOH, SCS, SSHO, SS-BMT, EMBMT).
Career Prospects
Upon graduation, students will have developed advanced health research management core competencies and would be ready to further enhance their knowledge for senior management roles, through doctorate programs. Graduates of this program will be uniquely positioned for significant leadership roles in research administration and policy within private and governmental healthcare organizations.
Program Overview
This program can address critical industry needs, enhance career prospects, and contribute to the advancement of high-quality research within the Kingdom. It provides in-depth coverage of cutting-edge research methodologies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), data management, bioethics, and Saudi Arabian regulations. It also offers internships and hands-on experience to prepare graduates for immediate contributions.
Admission Criteria
- The applicant must have a bachelor's degree or a recognized equivalent from an accredited institution that is accepted by the Ministry of Education (MOE) in a related field.
- A satisfactory scholastic average; a minimum grade average of "good" in the bachelor’s degree.
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Alfaisal Graduates or applicants who come from a country or political entity
where English is not the official language adequate proficiency in English to do
graduate work, as evidenced by
*English language tests are valid for three years.Clinical Research Coordination
IELTS (Academic)
5.5
TOEFL iBT
65
STEP
80
- Applicant should provide one recent letter of recommendation from professors who taught or from a manager at the workplace.
- The graduate study application must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee payable to Alfaisal University, which is equal to SAR 600.
- An Interview with the applicant may be requested if necessary.
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor's degree accepted by The Ministry of Education (MOE) in a related field.
- A satisfactory scholastic average; a minimum grade average of "good" in the bachelor’s degree.
- Alfaisal Graduates or applicants who come from a country or political entity
where English is not the official language adequate proficiency in English to do
graduate work, as evidenced by
*English language tests are valid for three years.Health Research Management
IELTS (Academic)
5.5
TOEFL iBT
65
STEP
80
- Applicant should provide one recent letter of recommendation from professors who taught or from a manager at the workplace.
- The graduate study application must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee payable to Alfaisal University, which is equal to SAR 600.
- An Interview with the applicant may be requested if necessary.
- Applicant must be able to demonstrate at least 1 year of experience in governmental agencies including Saudi MOH and its sub agencies, such as, SFDA, Saudi NIH, or are involved in health policy and management, health and research strategy, research management or have worked in public health settings. Other applicants planning to change their careers through this program may be considered by the program admission committee if they have similar or relevant backgrounds and are able to demonstrate strong interest in their applications.
Duration
Health Research Management is a 2-year program
Tuition Fees
Students are allowed to repeat a maximum of 6 CH during their study without incurring extra fees. If students exceed the allowed CH, the normal CH rate will apply.
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Description |
Amount (SAR) |
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Application Fee (Non-Refundable) |
600 SAR |
|
Health Research Management Total Cost |
200,000 SAR |
|
Cost of credit hour |
4,762 SAR |
|
Seat Reservation and Tuition fee first instalment paid before the beginning of the Academic year/Registration (Non-Refundable) |
5000 SAR |
Scholarships
Alfaisal University provides thesis scholarship up to 50% for thesis programs only. You need to fulfill the following requirements & conditions:
- Cumulative GPA (3.00 out of 4.00 and above) by the end of the first academic year.
- Full payment of the total tuition fees (100,000 SAR) by the end of the first academic year.
Please note that the scholarship conditions are subject to change without prior notice.