Admission Requirements – Master of Science in Clinical, Biomedical and Translational Investigations
Overview
The Master of Science in Clinical, Biomedical, and Translational Investigations (CBTI) is a joint effort to train medical students, fellows or other health professionals, including faculty and other scientists conducting clinical related research, in clinical research methods to translate clinical, biomedical and technological discoveries into advances in population-based, clinical or basic science research.
Application Deadlines
Fall
May 1st
Spring
November 1st
Summer
March 1st
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A Master’s Program to Expand Training
The program is available to students who have completed graduate degrees in a health-related program and are interested in expanding their training to include methodology associated with conducting translational research.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the program should satisfy all requirements for admission to the Graduate School. Applicants not meeting Graduate School requirements for regular standing may, with approval of the Graduate School, be conditionally admitted to select programs.
The GRE is not required.
A Bachelor’s degree and minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Official transcripts must be received from each accredited college or university attended.
A minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation
ALL letters must be less than a year old and on department letterhead. At least one letter must be academic. Letters from peer colleagues or friends will not be accepted.
Supplemental questions
This program has required supplemental questions within the application.
Curriculum vitae (C.V.) or resume
How to Apply
Apply to the programs via the USC Graduate School application
Prepare to apply by gathering all materials and information to complete your online application. These materials include personal statement, resume/CV, recommender’s information, personal, financial and education information.
Create a USC application account and complete all parts of the online application.
Pay application fee.
Send official transcripts to USC.
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