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MAS Precision Medicine Therapeutics in Oncology at University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego, United States

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary graduate degree focused on personalised health care, using genetics, data science and advanced medical technologies to tailor oncology and other therapies to individual patients. Teaching draws on the Moores Cancer Center, the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the School of Medicine, with guest faculty from the life sciences industry.

Faculty: School of Medicine  |  Department: Precision Medicine Therapeutics in Oncology  |  Duration: 36 units: 3 quarters full-time or 6 quarters part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall (late September)  |  Location: La Jolla, CA, United States

What you will study

36 required units covering genomics, bioinformatics, AI-driven diagnostics, tumour profiling, immunotherapy, cell and gene therapy, and regulatory, ethical and business aspects of precision medicine, completed with a capstone directed study and capstone project. Delivered primarily in person on the La Jolla campus with some synchronous remote lectures.

Career pathways

Aimed at healthcare professionals, industry professionals in drug development, clinical trials and regulatory and healthcare policy, and researchers applying AI in medicine, genomics and diagnostics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree (STEM/science) from an accredited institution with training comparable to the University of California; some relevant work experience preferred; minimum GPA 3.0. Application requires a resume or CV, statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation (including one from a direct supervisor or current employer), unofficial transcripts and a possible interview. International applicants submit TOEFL (minimum 85), IELTS (minimum 7.0) or Duolingo English Test (minimum 120). GRE/GMAT not required.

USD 40,680 for the whole programme. Program fee of $1,130 per unit for the 36-unit degree; same for all students regardless of residency or citizenship. Excludes campus-based administrative fees, health insurance, books and other expenses. Source

Intake: Fall (late September)

Duration: 36 units: 3 quarters full-time or 6 quarters part-time

Apply through the official page: https://pmto.ucsd.edu/apply/index.html

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