Overview

University of Tennessee Health Science Center offers the program leading to the degree of Master of Biomedical Science with a concentration in Laboratory Research and Management.

Candidates in this three-semester program will receive training in four integrated components:

Basic Science - Candidates will take existing graduate level courses in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, and Molecular Biology to advance their knowledge and understanding of biological disciplines that are critical for functioning in a basic or translational biological research laboratory.

Technical - Candidates will be trained in both the theoretical and operational aspects of laboratory methodology and critical mathematical calculations. This will include molecular biology methodologies, procedures in animal experimentation, statistical analysis, bioinformatics, scientific communication, scientific graphic design and basic laboratory equipment maintenance and repair.

Administrative - Candidates will be trained and/or certified in radiation, biohazard, animal handling, human tissue handling, general safety compliance issues, the ethical conduct of scientific research, personnel management, conflict resolution, laboratory inventory management, and laboratory finance management.

Practical - Candidates will put their skills to practical use through a 6-month research laboratory internship.

Career paths

Graduates of this program will help fulfill the local and national need for experienced, highly skilled technical staff that is essential to the success of biomedical research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry

Biostatistics for Integrated Biomedical Sciences

Essentials of Molecular Biology

Techniques - Methods for Nucleic Acids

Molecular Biology Techniques Laboratory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-11 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

35 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Memphis, United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Admission as a full-time student requires a bachelor degree or its equivalent with an undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 from an accredited college or university. Two letters of recommendation. Any applicant to the graduate program whose first language is not English and who has earned neither a bachelor nor a masters degree from a college or university in an English-speaking country must have achieved a TOEFL score of at least 213/79 on the computer-based/Internet-based exam or an IELTS score of 6.5 (earned within 2 years prior to application). Any applicant to the CGHS whose first language is not English but who has earned a baccalaureate or master degree from a college or university in an English-speaking country where instruction was in English may be exempted from the requirement for the TOEFL or IELTS examination.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Memphis

United States

955 - 1582 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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