Learning Outcomes

The mission of the SCBRM graduate program is to produce future leaders in translational science through a combination of basic science and clinical/professional immersion. The program aims to be innovative and to change the landscape for graduate education in biomedical sciences by having the immersion tailored to each student’s translational goals. The program accommodates students who wish to focus primarily on the basic science level alongside those who want to focus specifically on innovation, such as a new device to solve a clinical problem. In the former case, the student might seek a primary mentor affiliated with the basic sciences and take electives that reflect the more fundamental interest. In the latter case, the student might select an elective with an engineering focus and seek out primary mentorship with a more clinically or engineering-focused mentor. In this way, graduates from our doctoral program receive exceptional didactic education and research experience. They are well-positioned to develop successful translational careers in SCBRM by applying their knowledge and passion to improve human health.