Biomedical Sciences, M.S.
School of Medicine Columbia
Whether you want to go on to medical or dental school, work in industry or go on to a doctoral program, this program is flexible enough to let you customize your graduate experience to suit your needs.
This master's program is designed to allow you to find the right path to achieve your goals. You'll work with a research mentor with access to all the resources a Tier 1 research university offers. Your research can directly impact patient care while you prepare for a research position or pursuing a Ph.D.
Program Highlights
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Tier 1 Research
Study at the state's longest-running top-tier research university and a Carnegie Tier 1 research facility.
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Flexible Curriculum
Take advantage of the degree's flexibility and breadth of options, and customize your program of study to suit your needs.
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Expert Faculty
Work with faculty researchers who are studying a variety of disorders in order to improve patient care.
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Personal Attention
Enjoy a close student-faculty relationship and all the opportunities that come with smaller class sizes.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Laboratory Research
Conducting experiments and analyzing data to gain new knowledge and insights in a scientific field
Data Analysis
Examining and interpreting information to uncover insights and inform decision making
Scientific Writing
Communicating scientific research and findings in a clear, accurate and compelling manner
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Technical Writing
Creating clear and concise documents, such as manuals or instructions, for technical or scientific topics
Public Speaking
Delivering a message or presentation to an audience effectively and persuasively
Project Management
Organizing and overseeing tasks to achieve specific goals
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Medical Doctor
- Professor
- Faculty Researcher
- Pharmacologist
- Immunologist
- Microbiologist
Workplace Settings
- Health Care
- Government
- Education
- Industry