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Program checklist · Clinical and Translational Science (CTS) – Postdoctoral Masters

Clinical and Translational Science (CTS) – Postdoctoral Masters

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science · Rochester, MN

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Program
Award
Clinical and Translational Science (CTS) – Postdoctoral Masters
Credential class
ceterms:DoctoralDegree
CIP
51.1401
Total credits (published)
5
Credits (computed from items)
126-161
Catalog edition
2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
173957
CourseShelf checklist
CK_173957_81edbda9
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Course Work

0 items

    Track Requirements

    14 items
    1. MGS 6000
      1
    2. CTSC 5010
      2
    3. CTSC 5020
      1
    4. CTSC 5100
      1
    5. CTSC 5110
      Foundations of Grant Writing in the Sciences
      As published: “Grant Writing in the Sciences”
      1
    6. CTSC 5370
      2
    7. CTSC 5390
      2
    8. CTSC 5600
      3
    9. CTSC 5602
      1
    10. CTSC 5610
      Statistics in CTR: Linear Regression Concepts, Interpretation, and Statistical Software
      As published: “Statistics: Linear Regression Concepts, Interpretation, and Statistical Software”
      3
    11. Select one of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    12. CTSC 5710
      1
    13. CTSC 5810
      1
    14. CTSC 5820
      1

    Advanced Coursework

    1 item
    1. Students can choose to focus their elective credits into one of the concentration areas listed below or select their elective credits based on recommendations from their mentor or based on their professional goals. 1
      Not resolved to a course
      8

    Research Requirements 2

    2 items
    1. MGS 6100
      3
    2. MGS 6840
      Master's Research
      As published: “Master's Research (4 cr/qtr - 4 qtrs required)”
      16

    Biomedical Ethics (BET)

    7 items
    1. CTSC 5261
      2
    2. CTSC 5262
      1
    3. Select 2 credits of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    4. CTSC 5210
      1
    5. CTSC 5263
      Ethical Issues in Population Health
      As published: “Ethical Issues in Population Health Science”
      1
    6. CTSC 5340
      Ethical Issues in Individualized Medicine: Genomics, Data and Decision-Making
      As published: “Ethical Issues in Individualized Medicine”
      1
    7. CTSC 5350
      1

    Clinical Trials (CLTR)

    10 items
    1. CTSC 5025
      1
    2. CTSC 5650
      1
    3. CTSC 5720
      1
    4. Select 2 credits of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    5. CTSC 5070
      1
    6. CTSC 5080
      1
    7. CTSC 5640
      1
    8. CTSC 5761
      1
    9. CTSC 5770
      1
    10. CTSC 5820
      Introduction to Survey Research
      As published: “Introduction to Survey Research (excluded if taken as a foundational cr.)”
      1

    Individualized Medicine (IDVM)

    4 items
    1. CTSC 5340
      Ethical Issues in Individualized Medicine: Genomics, Data and Decision-Making
      As published: “Ethical Issues in Individualized Medicine”
      1
    2. CTSC 5400
      1
    3. CTSC 6160
      2
    4. CTSC 5410
      2

    Mixed Methods Research (MIXM)

    4 items
    1. CTSC 5810
      Qualitative Research Design, Methods, and Analysis
      As published: “Qualitative Research Design, Methods, and Analysis (excluded if taken as a foundational credit)”
      1
    2. CTSC 5815
      2
    3. CTSC 5820
      Introduction to Survey Research
      As published: “Introduction to Survey Research (excluded if taken as a foundational credit)”
      1
    4. CTSC 5900
      Introduction to Health Services Research
      As published: “Introduction to Health Services Research and Policy”
      1

    Quantitative Research Methods (QUAN)

    11 items
    1. CTSC 5640
      1
    2. CTSC 5650
      1
    3. Select 3 credits of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. CTSC 5500
      1
    5. CTSC 5641
      1
    6. CTSC 5710
      Practical Data Collection
      As published: “Practical Data Collection (excluded if taken as a foundational credit)”
      1
    7. CTSC 5715
      1
    8. CTSC 5740
      2
    9. CTSC 5815
      2
    10. CTSC 5820
      Introduction to Survey Research
      As published: “Introduction to Survey Research (excluded if taken as a foundational credit)”
      1
    11. CTSC 5940
      1

    Written Qualifying Exam (WQE)

    6 items
    1. CTSC 5010
      2
    2. CTSC 5370
      2
    3. CTSC 5390
      2
    4. CTSC 5600
      3
    5. CTSC 5602
      1
    6. CTSC 5610
      Statistics in CTR: Linear Regression Concepts, Interpretation, and Statistical Software
      As published: “Statistics: Linear Regression Concepts, Interpretation, and Statistical Software”
      3

    Publication Requirement

    0 items

      First Year - Summer Term

      6 items
      1. MGS 6000
        1
      2. CTSC 5020
        1
      3. CTSC 5100
        1
      4. CTSC 5370
        2
      5. CTSC 5600
        3
      6. CTSC 5602
        1

      First Year - Fall Term

      5 items
      1. CTSC 5010
        2
      2. CTSC 5110
        Foundations of Grant Writing in the Sciences
        As published: “Grant Writing in the Sciences”
        1
      3. CTSC 5390
        2
      4. CTSC 5610
        Statistics in CTR: Linear Regression Concepts, Interpretation, and Statistical Software
        As published: “Statistics: Linear Regression Concepts, Interpretation, and Statistical Software”
        3
      5. Electives
        Not resolved to a course
        1

      First Year - Winter Term

      1 item
      1. Electives
        Not resolved to a course
        1-8

      First Year - Spring Term

      2 items
      1. MGS 6840
        4
      2. Electives
        Not resolved to a course
        1-8

      Second Year - Summer Term

      3 items
      1. MGS 6100
        3
      2. MGS 6840
        4
      3. Electives
        Not resolved to a course
        1-8

      Second Year - Fall Term

      2 items
      1. MGS 6840
        4
      2. Electives
        Not resolved to a course
        1-8

      Second Year - Winter Term

      2 items
      1. MGS 6840
        4
      2. Electives
        Not resolved to a course
        1-8

      Second Year - Spring Term

      0 items

        No coursework should be taken this quarter if you are planning to defend your thesis this quarter.

        0 items
          Source. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, catalog 2026 — https://catalog.mayo.edu/archive/2024-2025/graduate-biomedical-sciences/postdoctoral-basic-science-masters-degree-programs/clinical-translational-science-postdoctoral-masters/. Captured page pages/0317.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.