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Major · Health Professions

Clinical and Translational Science

A program of study that prepares clinicians to direct a broad range of scientific or clinical or translational studies, translate scientific knowledge into clinical practice, and bridge clinical science with laboratory investigations. Includes instruction in bioinformatics, Information technology, biostatistics, epidemiology, grant writing, management and analysis of clinical data, clinical and translational research law and policy, responsible conduct of research, and scientific writing.

Schools offering
1
Annual completions
8
Typical degree level
Bachelor's
Median earnings (5yr)

About this major

A program of study that prepares clinicians to direct a broad range of scientific or clinical or translational studies, translate scientific knowledge into clinical practice, and bridge clinical science with laboratory investigations. Includes instruction in bioinformatics, Information technology, biostatistics, epidemiology, grant writing, management and analysis of clinical data, clinical and translational research law and policy, responsible conduct of research, and scientific writing.

Section 3 · Careers

Where this major leads

Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.

Occupation Median wage Job growth Typical education
Medical scientists, except epidemiologists $101k +8.7% Doctoral or professional degree
Section 4 · Earnings

Earnings at a glance

Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.

Earnings data is not yet available at this major's level of granularity. See the concentration hub for family-level figures.

Section 6 · Where to study

Top colleges for Clinical and Translational Science

Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.

College Location Assoc. Bach. Total
University of Rochester Rochester, NY 0 8 8
Section 9 · Frequently asked

Common questions

What can I do with a Clinical and Translational Science degree?
Graduates commonly pursue careers such as Medical scientists, except epidemiologists.
Is a Clinical and Translational Science associate's enough, or do I need a bachelor's?
This major is typically offered only at the bachelor's level.
How many colleges offer Clinical and Translational Science?
1 colleges offered this major in the most recent IPEDS year, graduating about 8 students a year combined.