MS Biomedical Sciences (Tropical Medicine) at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Programme overview

The MS in Biomedical Sciences (Tropical Medicine) is a research master's with thesis and final oral examination. Graduates have moved into science education, technical and research positions and PhD or MD training.

Faculty: John A. Burns School of Medicine | Duration: 21 credits coursework + 9 credits thesis research (Plan A) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Honolulu, HI, United States

What you will study

Plan A requires 21 credits of coursework, nine credits of thesis research, a thesis, a general examination and a final oral examination. A non-thesis Plan B, allowed only in unusual circumstances, requires 30 credits of coursework, a written examination and participation in a research project.

Career pathways

Graduates have gone on to science education at secondary and college level, technical and research positions in universities, government agencies and biotechnology companies, and PhD and MD programmes.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 10,400 a year (2026-27). Graduate tuition for 2026-27 based on a typical full-time load of 8 credits per semester (indicative budget figure from the cost of attendance page); excludes fees ($934), housing, food, books and other costs. Hawaii resident rate. Source

International applicants: USD 22,432 a year (2026-27). Graduate tuition for 2026-27 based on a typical full-time load of 8 credits per semester (indicative budget figure from the cost of attendance page); excludes fees ($934), housing, food, books and other costs. Non-resident rate. Source

Graduate applications are accepted for Summer, Fall and Spring terms; Graduate Division begins processing applications from August 1 for the following Fall and Summer semester and from April 1 for the following Spring semester.

All graduate application deadlines are set by the graduate programmes and vary by programme; some programmes set priority deadlines. Most Fall applicants hear a decision by late March/early April and Spring applicants by November/December. Application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/graduate/

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