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Emphasizing interdisciplinary study, WesternU's two-year Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) program will expose you to cutting-edge areas of biomedical research and study, including virology, genetics, neurobiology, pharmacology, and biological systems in human disease.

We will provide you with a strong research base and the training and skills you need for a career in academia, the biotech industry, or public/private research institutions. Some of WesternU's alumni in similar research programs have joined internationally recognized research institutes such as the City of Hope where they are contributing to revolutionary translational research programs. Others have gone on to enter PhD and medical professional programs throughout the United States.  We anticipate similar outcomes for graduates of the biomedical sciences program.

Why choose WesternU? Ours is a nationally recognized program that offers:

• federally funded research programs
• outstanding job placements
• well-equipped labs
• warm and friendly environment
• nationally and internationally acclaimed college faculty
• small classes of 5 or fewer students
• student-centered learning
• long humanistic tradition of treating patients as people first; treating students with respect; and fostering camaraderie among students.
• outstanding student support services including tutoring and disability resources. 
• diverse student body and rich array of student clubs and volunteer opportunities.
• Southern California location with tremendous clinical training opportunities as well as access to major cultural and recreational resources.

For more information, complete the information request form or contact us.
For program statistics, please visit the Office of Institutional Research Academic Outcomes webpage.