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MS Translational Science and Medicine at University of Alabama

University of Alabama, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Science (MS) in Translational Science and Medicine (TSM) is a program designed to prepare students for careers as medical scientists with a heavy focus on bench work and engagement with industry and academic leaders.

Faculty: College of Community Health Sciences  |  Department: Translational Science Medicine  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 30 credit hours. Courses in the listed curriculum include TSM 501 Biomedicine & Translationl Sci, POPH 522 Biostatistics, TSM 660 Drug Delivery, TSM 661 Imaginary Logic to DD, TSM 662 Formulations Science Lab, TSM 663 Formulations Testing Lab.

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Entry requirements

Students admitted to the program are expected to have a substantial knowledge of chemistry, biology, mathematics, and physics, and to have completed basic courses in the applied sciences with high standards of scholarship. In general, a curriculum equivalent to that required of undergraduate majors in biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering. pharmacology, bioscience, or related field is expected. Students admitted without this background may be required to make up course deficiencies without receiving graduate credit. Admissions Requirements: Statement of purpose. Academic transcripts from all U.S. and international institutions attended where 15 or more credit hours were earned. Three letters of recommendation. Curriculum Vitae. International applicants will need to meet other requirements established by the Graduate School. Master's Application for Graduation Graduate Assistantships: A limited number of assistantships may be available each academic year. All students admitted to t

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer (the admissions page lists Spring, and Summer/Fall priority deadlines).

Graduate application fee is $65 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents and $80 for international students (nonrefundable). Deadlines are set per programme in the Academic Programs Portal; some programmes require a standardized test such as GRE or GMAT.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.ua.edu/

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