University Of California Riverside
900 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92521, United States

The University of California, Riverside is a public land-grant research university in Riverside, California. It is one of the ten campuses of the University of California system. The main campus sits on 1,900 acres in a suburban district of Riverside with a branch campus of 20 acres in Palm Desert.

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Master(s) Degree in Biomedical Sciences

The M.S. program has three primary objectives

  • To enable students to enter multiple biomedically relevant fields such as in biotechnology, science advocacy, and public outreach after completing the program with a terminal M.S. degree.
  • To serve as a discernment and preparation program for students deciding whether their next steps should be entry in M.D. or Ph.D. granting program in medicine, research, or other biomedical or health related fields while receiving a M.S. degree.
  • To allow medical students to augment their medical training with acquisition of specialized expertise in biomedical and health related research areas as part of a dual M.D.-M.S. degree.

Program Overview

The Masters Program in Biomedical Sciences is an ideal program for a) students wishing to pursue biomedical research studies while preparing and selecting their choice of career pathways; b) medical students who wish to conduct research, and c) students seeking a terminal degree before pursuing careers in industry, science advocacy/education or the health-related professions. Students are immersed in a Biomedical Sciences community of engaged graduate students, strong faculty support, research opportunities, and graduate level science classes with specific curricular pathway options.

The Biomedical Sciences M.S. program offers three general scientific enrichment pathways. Each pathway has the same core degree requirements but is associated with specific career strengthening emphasis. Students may switch between pathways and may combine pathways if eligible. Specific coursework will be guided by the students guidance committee and the Individual Development Plan jointly generated by the student and their guidance committee.

https://biomed.ucr.edu/masters-program

 

The following items are needed to complete the graduate application. All supporting materials (transcripts, letters of recommendation, exam scores, etc. must be submitted by the application deadline.

  • Submit the UCR Electronic Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose (goals, qualifications, and research experience)
  • Personal History Statement (how personal background informs your decision to pursue a graduate degree)
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation (at least two from faculty)
  • Transcripts from all college-level institution attended. Confirmation of degree awarded or conferral is required on the transcript for completed degrees. If you have attended an institution outside of the US, visit International Academic Records for document requirements.  
  • Resume and/or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • GRE scores not older than 5 years - not required for the 2024-2025 application cycle
  • English Language Proficiency Examination ( for international applicants) - official TOFEL - 80 or IELTS - 7.0 scores not older than 2 years
  • International applicants must upload a copy of official transcripts and certificates of degree/diploma in their original language, with English translations prepared by the issuing institution. WES or notarized documents are not accepted. 
  • https://biomed.ucr.edu/admissions

 

The deadline for priority review of applications and admission to the Fall Quarter is December 31. 

The final application deadline to be considered for Fall Quarter is March 1.