# Master's Thesis

Experience researching and writing a thesis provides the MSCR student with an opportunity to explore and further develop ideas from lessons learned during coursework, apply them to a specific research endeavor, and demonstrate the student’s mastery of clinical/translational research within a particular area of interest. 

The process of completing a Master's Thesis includes the following steps:

* [Registration, Mentor Selection, and Thesis Proposal](https://ismms-gs.gitbook.io/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/masters-thesis/registration-mentor-selection-and-thesis-proposal)
* [Master's Thesis First and Final Drafts](https://ismms-gs.gitbook.io/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/masters-thesis/masters-thesis-first-and-final-drafts)
* [Timelines for the Master's Thesis and Forms](https://ismms-gs.gitbook.io/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/masters-thesis/timelines-for-the-masters-thesis-and-forms)
* [Student Checkout Requirements](https://ismms-gs.gitbook.io/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/masters-thesis/student-checkout-requirements)