Master of Science - Biomedical and Translational Sciences

Biomedical sciences bridges science and health care, producing meaningful research that promotes human health and expands students' understanding and treatment of disease. By pursuing a graduate degree in basic biomedical sciences, they will gain the interdisciplinary foundation they need for a career in biomedical research.

As a biomedical and translational sciences student in the USD Sanford School of Medicine, they will experience a hands-on and specialized education that prepares they to become a biomedical scientist. The program prioritizes laboratory investigation and original research opportunities, providing them with access to robust facilities that help them find the answers to their questions. Here they will find passionate and expert faculty who serve as research mentors while also actively producing their own research. This is an important part of the program, as the university want them to access enhanced learning experiences and set themselves up for success pursuing a residency match.

The university's students have gone on to become toxicologists, doctors, epidemiologists, laboratory technicians and professors, among other careers in research and medicine. With notable funding opportunities, well-established research centers and close interaction between faculty and students, USD provides a robust and enriching education in biomedical and translational sciences.

Through the M.S. in biomedical and translational sciences program, they will gain an interdisciplinary graduate education in a variety of basic biomedical science areas. The program stresses laboratory investigation and original research under the direction of a faculty member, as well as flexibility and individual choice as they develop a program of study that fits their unique interests.