ProgramCIP 51.1401

Medical Science/Scientist

An undifferentiated clinical science program that prepares clinicians to conduct clinical and translational research in various areas. Note: programs that prepare clinicians to conduct research in specific scientific fields should report under the relevant CIP code series (e.g., Series 26 Biological and Biomedical Sciences).

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).

Also called Medical Scientist (MS), Medical Scientist (PhD).