MS Skin Biology and Dermatological Sciences at University of Miami

Programme overview

The hybrid MS fosters future skin scientists, physician scientists and industry leaders in skin sciences, skin care and skin-related drug and device development, giving focused knowledge in skin biology and training in research and research management.

Faculty: Miller School of Medicine | Department: Dermatology | Duration: Non-thesis 30-33 credits; thesis 37-41 credits; thesis track usually 26 months | Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

What you will study

Core DER courses (cutaneous biochemistry, dermatological sciences, regulatory and innovation topics, seminars). The thesis track adds research rotation and a 6-7 credit research thesis with written paper and oral defense; thesis research must be on campus.

Career pathways

Prepares students for leadership roles in skin care and skin health-related industries and organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution must be conferred before the intended start date. 2. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above is required for candidates with bachelor’s or Master’s degrees. GPA is not required for candidates with MD or PhD degree. 3. A GRE general test or MCAT score is recommended but not required. 4. English proficiency requirement: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL ) score of 80 for the internet based test (iBT), or 550 for the paper based test (PBT); or 6.5 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or 125 on the Duolingo English Test (DET) is required for those candidates who graduated from foreign institutes. 5. A personal statement, including past experience and future career goals, is required as part of the application. 6. Three to five letters of recommendation from research or clinical mentors or teachers.

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.

Most on-campus graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application; the application fee is $85 for Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Communication, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Miller School of Medicine and Rosenstiel School programmes, and $100 for Miami Herbert Business School and Frost School of Music programmes. Nursing applies through NursingCAS; Law, MD, Physical Therapy and Public Health Sciences use their own application portals.

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