MSTR Translational Research at University of Pennsylvania

The Master of Science in Translational Research (MSTR) provides students with in-depth instruction in the fundamental skills, methodology and principles necessary to become a well-trained translational investigator. The program is designed to meet this objective through the provision of didactic course work, a formal mentorship program, laboratory training, a professional development core, and specific ongoing guidance with hands-on exposure to protocol and grant development. The MSTR is housed within the Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (ITMAT) which supports research at the interface of basic and clinical research focusing on developing new and safer therapeutics.

Duration: 12 course units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

What you will study

Requires 12 course units in total. Listed required courses include MTR 6020 Proposal Development and Study Design; MTR 6000 Introduction to Biostatistics; MTR 6040 Scientific & Ethical Conduct Scientific Writing; MTR 6050 Data Manuscript Writing; MTR 6230 Writing an NIH Grant Thesis; MTR 9900 Thesis Electives.

Career pathways

Student projects and career goals align across this continuum.

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