Master's Degree in Clinical Effectiveness and Research in Health Sciences

The Master's program aligns with the mission of the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences and the Austral University Hospital, which aim to "project into society professionals trained at a leading center for teaching, medical care, and research." It is a professional Master's program , as it is specifically linked to strengthening and consolidating competencies specific to a profession or field of professional application. Throughout the training process, students delve into competencies connected to disciplinary or multidisciplinary theoretical and practical frameworks that broaden and enhance their performance capabilities in their professional field.

Clinical effectiveness aims to support decision-making in all areas of healthcare, in order to achieve the best clinical outcomes from these decisions and evaluate their impact on healthcare costs. The relationship between cost and effectiveness (efficiency) demands a deep methodological understanding that is relevant across all areas of healthcare. Currently, decision-making at any level—whether public health, hospital/institutional, or individual (care provider/patient)—requires healthcare professionals to have robust methodological training in clinical effectiveness. Furthermore, the continuous advancement of new healthcare technologies demands that healthcare professionals (regardless of their profession, specialty, or level of care) have training in clinical epidemiology that allows them to conduct a judicious evaluation of these new technologies.

Methodological knowledge will not only provide tools for improving clinical decision-making, but will also train professionals to conduct research in the health sciences, fostering greater and better professional development. Therefore, alongside the professional development gained from pursuing a master's degree focused on clinical effectiveness, the possibility of developing and conducting clinical research is inherent to this program. Clinical research will enhance professional development across the board, optimizing patient care and, moreover, developing opinion leaders. These opinion leaders will be experts in their fields, not only due to their clinical expertise, but also because of their robust methodological knowledge.

Healthcare professionals with an academic background, interested in teaching and research, and with leadership potential.

Doctors, nurses, technicians, biologists, psychologists and other health professionals interested in the topic.

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During the last few years, the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the Universidad AustralTogether with the Austral University Hospital, they have become national and regional leaders. Countless consultations and complex referrals, along with increased societal demand and the influence of our professionals in scientific societies, reaffirm the competence of our faculty.

Director: Dr. Federico Piñero

Hepatologist at HUA, Doctor of Biomedical Sciences, Master in Clinical Effectiveness and Public Health from the Institute for Clinical and Health Effectiveness (IECS), PEC program (Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology, MSc), Postgraduate on Clinical Research Training for Clinical Scholars, GCSRT, Harvard University, Boston, United States.

Deputy Director: Dr. Mariano Berro

Hematologist at HUA, Head of the Hematopoietic Transplant Unit, Doctor of Biomedical Sciences.

Academic Secretary: Specialist Matías Tisi Baña

Specialist in Internal Medicine, Head of the Homonymous Department at HUA, Candidate for Master of Science, IECS-UBA. Completed and approved Clinical Effectiveness Program.

Faculty :

• Dr. Juan Bayo
• Ms. Victoria Brunelli
• Mg Irene Copati
• Dr. Mariana Malvicini
• Dr. Mario Rossi

Academic Council :

• Dr. Jorge Aquino
• Dr. Alejandro Hita
• Specialist Marcelo Silva
• Dr. Raúl Valdez

MODALITY

• In person: Semi-structured. Classes at the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences. Universidad Austral (Pilar Headquarters, Buenos Aires)
• Total hourly load: 754 hs.
  • 530 hours (356 theoretical, 174 practical) structured course, 40 hours (unstructured course) and 184 hours final integration work.
• Course: Thursdays and Fridays every two weeks.
• Schedule: From 13 PM to 20 PM, in person (Pilar Campus – FCB)
• Activities required to obtain the Master's degree: regular student status, approval of partial exams and presentation of the final integrative work.

• HUA and FCB Health Professionals (CAS): Applications accepted from August 1, 2025.
• External Healthcare Professionals: postulation as of October 1, 2025.
• First call for interviews: 30/11 to 15/12.
• Application deadline: March 1, 2026.

Structured path

First year:

• • Introduction to Epidemiology
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Biomedical Statistics
  • Research Development
  • Clinical and Healthcare Decision Analysis

Second year:

• • Linear and Logistic Regression Analysis
  • Survival Analysis
  • causality
  • Quality of Evidence and Scientific Communication
  • Translational Research
  • Longitudinal Data Analysis and Machine Learning
  • Qualitative research

Unstructured path:

• Advanced Clinical Research
• Qualitative Research II
• Translational Research II
• Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

A- To train health professionals with a focus on clinical effectiveness in the following aspects:

1. To provide students with the tools to perform an analysis and critical judgment of the scientific literature of health-related careers, allowing them to have the best available scientific evidence, incorporating a critical vision in all areas of health, whether individual or community health.
2. Promote sound decision-making in the health field, from healthcare to public health in general, supported by the best available scientific evidence.
3. To train opinion leaders in specific areas of care in all health settings, based on clinical research methodology and methodological and analytical robustness.

B- To stimulate the comprehensive development of the researcher's career:

1. To provide the tools to generate the right questions that facilitate and lead to a deeper understanding of the field of research.
2. To train students so that they can identify the best and most feasible epidemiological design.
3. To train students to perform and interpret simple and complex biostatistical analyses.
4. To provide students with the tools to develop and create a research project.
5. To encourage the application of this knowledge in daily professional life.

Value proposition for society:

In this context, the master's program will provide healthcare professionals with tools to search for, summarize, critically analyze, and apply information to decision-making in their respective settings (individual, institutional, and public health). It will also train them in the skills to generate new scientific information and compare and integrate it with existing knowledge. Graduates will be able to provide society with high-quality care and reliable information.

The generation of new knowledge and the correct interpretation of published results, and their applicability in cost-effective measures should be a priority in the training framework of educational institutions and training centers such as university hospitals.

The development of this Master's program will enrich society with qualified professionals at the local, national, and regional levels. Our country is at an opportune moment to strengthen regional clinical research networks, generating leading professionals, systematizing clinical practice, and contributing knowledge that enables more cost-effective decision-making.

Inquiries and procedures: desarrolloacademico@cas.austral.edu.ar

To apply for the Master's program, click on the following link and complete the form.

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Dear Postgraduate Participant, we would like to inform you of the latest updates regarding the tuition policies for our undergraduate and postgraduate programs:

Due to the complex economic situation in Argentina, the tuition fees for our programs and degrees are adjusted periodically. This is to preserve the academic quality that underpins our value proposition and to meet the University's commitments and obligations. These increases will be based on indicators reported by the Central Bank of Argentina.

Once again, we appreciate the trust you have placed in our University and renew our commitment to providing you with the highest level of training and professional development.

• Payment Policies: The participant must pay or confirm their payment method and/or fee at least 72 hours prior to the start of the activity through the means mentioned in the FEES section.
  • Duty: Accepted payment methods: VISA, Mastercard and American Express debit and credit cards, Decidir and Mercado Pago.
  • Due to current regulations, the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences cannot receive cash. For this reason, only electronic payment methods will be accepted during activity accreditation.
• Cancellation policy prior to the start of the course: Cancellations must be made at least 96 hours in advance through a formal channel by sending an email to posgradofcb@austral.edu.ar placing in the subject WITHDRAWAL REQUEST – “Name of Course/Activity” (In the body of the message, you must include your personal information: name and surname, ID number).
• Cancellation policy during the course (not applicable to short courses): The participant must send an email to posgradofcb@austral.edu.ar with the subject line "Withdrawal Request" – "Course/Activity Name" (include your personal information in the body of the message: first and last name, ID). The withdrawal must be sent between the 1st and 10th of the current month. The corresponding fee will be billed and debited starting on the 11th.

• Refund Policy: If you do not participate in the program and/or activity, and do not process the corresponding withdrawal request in a timely manner, no refund requests will be accepted.

• Tuition refund policy: The registration fee serves as a deposit to reserve a place and is non-refundable once paid. If you request to withdraw, your enrollment status for that activity during the current academic period will be considered.

• Partial refund policy: In the event that the student/participant has made the full payment for the course in advance or has made advance payments through open plans:

1. If the activity has not started: You will be able to recover 100% of the advance payments at the current value at the time of payment, less 5% for administrative expenses.
2. If the activity started and progressed to 30% of the total course time: 50% of the advance payments will be refunded at the current value at the time of payment, less 5% for administrative expenses.
3. If the activity progressed more than 30% of the total course time: Advance payments will not be refunded.

• Replacement policy: If the registered person is unable to participate in the program and with prior notice of at least 96 hours before the date of the event, they may transfer their participation to a third party.
• Activities that grant a certificate of participation: The minimum required attendance of 70% of the academic program, its activities, and administrative debt must be met to request the corresponding certification.
• The discounts/promotions offered cannot be combined.
• The opening of the program or course is subject to the number of students enrolled at the time of its start.
• Procurement policies do not apply to non-tariff activities.

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