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Translation and Entrepreneurship in Biomedical Sciences Certificate at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

A graduate certificate (TEBS) for students with advanced biosciences training who want familiarity with drug and device development: translation, the regulatory framework, management of private and public capital, and the business and law terminology of commercialization.

Faculty: Keck School of Medicine of USC  |  Department: Department of Translational Genomics  |  Duration: Minimum 14 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Required courses (12 units) include TRGN 537 Pathway and Target Discovery, TRGN 543 Biotechnology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization I, TRGN 546 Biotechnology Law, TRGN 548 Seminar (2 units) and TRGN 549 Capstone Project, plus a 2-unit elective such as TRGN 550 Communicating Science: Writing.

Career pathways

Aimed at postdoctoral researchers, PhD students and clinician scientists seeking academic careers with a translational component, entrepreneurship, start-up careers in life sciences, or careers in pharma and biotech.

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Entry requirements

Strong graduate preparation in biological sciences, for example a postdoctoral appointment with a relevant PhD, an appointment as a clinician scientist, or PhD coursework commensurate with that required for advancement to candidacy. A statement of purpose and two letters of recommendation are required. A graduate GPA of at least 3.0 must be maintained.

Duration: Minimum 14 units

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