Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences

The Biomedical Sciences MS in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine emphasizes broad interdisciplinary biomedical sciences training in the theory and practice of this growing and evolving field. Students are fully prepared to launch careers as researchers in academia, industry, hospitals and government; become teachers; or pursue advanced professional degrees.

Why study biomedical sciences at the Katz School of Medicine?

In the two-year, full-time day program, students gain a foundation in translational basic science and learn cutting-edge laboratory techniques in the classroom and the laboratory. Students can choose from two different program tracks: a 30-credit program with a thesis option supervised by a graduate faculty advisor and a 36-credit nonthesis coursework.

Program Format & Curriculum  

The master of science degree curriculum is a two-year, full-time program of study. Students are expected to complete the program within 20 to 24 months under one of the following tracks.

All students have the opportunity to work with faculty in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine’s world-class disease-based research centers. Additional advanced elective courses and participation in student seminars and journal clubs round out the program. 

The MS in Biomedical Sciences program is located at the Temple University Health Sciences Center campus. Elective courses not offered at the Health Sciences Center may be taken at other campuses with permission from the student’s research advisory committee. 

Learn more about the Biomedical Sciences MS curriculum.

Specializations

MS students with the thesis option can specialize in one of five concentrations (clusters).

• Cancer biology and genetics
• Infectious disease and immunity
• Molecular and cellular biosciences
• Neuroscience
• Organ systems and translational medicine

Program Benefits

• Our interdisciplinary program includes conducting original research with accomplished scientists at Temple, the Lewis Katz School of Medicine or Fox Chase Cancer Center’s state-of-the-art research facilities, preparing students for new pathways for learning and discovery.
• Students benefit from the high faculty-student ratio and receive outstanding mentoring from their advisors and faculty—who are all premier researchers with national and international reputations.
• The program challenges students to think logically and creatively and to express themselves independently.
• This well-balanced program can be tailored to meet the interests and needs of each student, fully preparing them to pursue additional advanced degrees or have a biomedical sciences career in academia, industry and government. Students learn and work in a supportive inclusive environment with access to wellness resources.

Career Paths 

Potential career paths that alumni will be able to pursue after completing this program include the following. 

• Research associate in academia, biotech or pharma
• Clinical trial coordinator
• Gateway to advanced degrees in science or medicine
• Science educator 

Program Contacts

Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
3500 N. Broad St., MERB 1111
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Victor Rizzo, associate dean graduate studies 
Email: victor.rizzo@temple.edu
Phone: 215-707-9863

Scott K. Shore, associate dean of graduate studies and postbaccalaureate programs 
Email: sks@temple.edu 
Phone: 215-707-5072