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Overview
The Master of Science in Translational Medicine (MSTM) at Keck Graduate Institute is a two-year KGI–Irell and Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences at City of Hope (IMGS) joint program. Graduates will be uniquely positioned to begin research laboratory careers in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry, clinical or academic laboratories, or pursue further education at the doctoral level, medical education, or both. This program is aimed at providing students with an applied research experience and an in-depth understanding of how to translate basic research into medical products from the perspectives of both academic research (discovery) and downstream commercial development.
MS in Translational Medicine Program Learning Outcomes:
- Generate hypotheses and perform hypothesis-driven research
- Design research and methodology, and analyze and report data results
- Assess literature, identify knowledge gaps, and convey findings to the scientific community
- Translate science/engineering discoveries into products and processes that benefit society
- Communicate effectively with scientists, engineers, and business professionals
- Adhere to ethical principles in research, development, and business issues
- Tackle complex problems and contribute productively on an interdisciplinary team
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Training in responsible conduct of research (RCR) and laboratory safety training.
- Training in biomedical research techniques and specialize equipment within City of Hope Share Resource Facilities. Literature study and discussion with IMGS faculty to broadly define a thesis research project.Second Year – SummerDevelop thesis project, establish thesis mentor and thesis committee. Training in Concepts in Molecular Genetics Lab.
- Complete proposal outline (Hypothesis, Goal, and Specific Aims) for thesis committee approval. Independent research in mentor’s laboratory. Complete and present preliminary thesis (all sections except Results, Discussion and Methods) to thesis committee. Lead discussion on a topic at KGI.
- Independent research in mentor’s laboratory. Complete remaining thesis sections; thesis submission and thesis defense. Public presentation/research symposium at KGI. Lead discussion on a topic at KGI.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biomedicine Health Sciences View 292 other Masters in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Personal Statement
- Resume
- Letter of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- Standardized Test Scores
- English Language Proficiency
- $75 non-refundable application fee
Tuition Fee
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International
35658 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 35658 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
National
38658 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 38658 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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