TRAM-MS - Translational Research and Applied Medicine (MS)
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Program Overview
M-TRAM is a professional degree program that trains students to advance promising biomedical solutions from early-stage research through to full regulatory approval. Technology areas of focus include immunotherapy, gene therapy, vaccines, biomarkers, single-cell omics, and medical devices. M-TRAM combines flexible classroom learning with hands-on, team-based medical research, one-on-one mentoring by renowned Stanford faculty and investigators, and on-site biotechnology training.
Application Requirements:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s (BSc) degree from a recognized university
CV/resume outlining previous clinical and/or basic research experience
Official transcripts
Three letters of reference
Statement of purpose
Director of Graduate Studies
M-TRAM’s rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum covers the translational landscape and the strategies to develop, test, and implement novel biomedical solutions in academic and industry settings. Faculty are based in Medicine, Pediatrics, Radiology, Engineering, and other Stanford schools and departments. The curriculum is comprised of:
48 units of core science, technology, and business courses spanning four consecutive quarters
Flexibly structured coursework, which allows students who are employed to work part time during the program’s duration
Clinical and research rotations with a biotechnology company and a research laboratory
A summer industry internship designed to gain hands-on drug development experienceA faculty-mentored capstone research project in industry or academia
A faculty-mentored capstone research project in industry or academia
2 units: MED221
2 units: MED399M (Clinical Research Rotation)
3 units: MED221A (TR Methods: Cell-based Essays)
2 units: MED211 (Applied Medicine)
3 units: CHPR 211 (Clinical Trials: Design, Conduct and Analysis
Total 12 units
2 units: MED221
3 units: CSB 240-A
3 units: MED212B
3 units: MED229M
5 units: MED299M
Total 13 units
2 units: MED221
3 units: CSB 240B
3 units: MED221C
5 units: MED229M
Total 13 units
10 units: MED299M
Total 10 units
10-plus hours a week in Summer.