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The M.S. in Basic Biomedical Sciences program offers a comprehensive graduate education across multiple biomedical disciplines. You'll engage in hands-on laboratory work and conduct original research under faculty guidance, with the flexibility to tailor your studies to your specific interests through either the Thesis or Non-Thesis track. As part of the USD Sanford School of Medicine, you'll receive specialized training designed to cultivate your skills as a biomedical scientist, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated faculty researchers who serve as both mentors and active contributors to their fields. This immersive environment fosters advanced learning opportunities and positions you for success in securing residency placements or other career advancements.
Graduates from our program pursue diverse career paths including toxicology, clinical medicine, epidemiology, laboratory technology, and academic research. With significant funding options, renowned research centers, and strong faculty-student collaboration, USD delivers an exceptional educational experience in the biomedical sciences.
Students with Baccalaureate degree must be from an institution with full regional accreditation for that degree. A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 on conferred degree and/or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, based on a 4.0 scale, on all graduate coursework is required for full admission.
English Language Requirements:
A minimum score of 79 on the Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT) or 550 on the Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT), a minimum IELTS score of 6.0, or a minimum PTE score of 53 is required for graduate admission.