> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ismms-gs.gitbook.io/graduate-student-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ismms-gs.gitbook.io/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/masters-thesis.md).

# 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](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/masters-thesis/registration-mentor-selection-and-thesis-proposal.md)
* [Master's Thesis First and Final Drafts](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/masters-thesis/masters-thesis-first-and-final-drafts.md)
* [Timelines for the Master's Thesis and Forms](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/masters-thesis/timelines-for-the-masters-thesis-and-forms.md)
* [Student Checkout Requirements](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/masters-thesis/student-checkout-requirements.md)