Program Overview
Every medical breakthrough begins with a question. Pursue interdisciplinary research alongside leading scientists and prepare to advance discoveries that improve human health.
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Admissions
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Degree Requirements
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in a biomedical discipline or science‑related field from an accredited college or university.
Statement of purpose (SOP)
Provide a personal narrative detailing your reasons for wanting to pursue a PhD degree in Biomedical and Translational Sciences.
GRE
GRE scores are NOT required to be considered for admission for the PhD program.
Letters of recommendation
A least 3 letters of recommendation (LOR) must be submitted from persons who have supervised or mentored the applicant in a research or academic setting or who have interacted with the applicant in such areas.
Curriculum
Centered on discovery, development and delivery, the PhD BTS curriculum trains students to turn scientific questions into actionable solutions and to understand how to translate research into meaningful clinical outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The PhD in Biomedical and Translational Sciences (PhD BTS) program at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University trains you to understand how to:
- Discover new biological processes addressing fundamental questions about human health
- Develop new discoveries into viable solutions addressing human health
- Deliver innovative solutions into advancement toward real-world clinical impact
This graduate program prepares students to bridge basic science and applied research to improve human health outcomes, while receiving an education in moving a concept to the clinic.
Graduates of the PhD BTS program enter diverse careers across academia, the biotech and pharmaceutical industry, healthcare systems and research-focused organizations. With a strong translational research foundation, they step into roles where science, medicine and real-world impact intersect—such as research scientist, clinical/translational scientist, biotech R&D, data science and innovation/technology development.
The average time to degree is 5.5 years, though the timeline varies by research project scope and a student’s pace of progress. Factors that influence completion include dissertation research complexity, readiness for publication and committee approval.
Admission requirements for the PhD BTS program include:
- Academic training: coursework in molecular and cell biology, biochemistry or related fields
- Research experience: undergraduate, graduate, industry/biotech or academic research roles
- Recognitions: fellowships, scholarships, awards and honors societies
- Written works: publications or theses and publication status
- Presentations: invited talks or posters
- Personal statement: academic preparation, research interests and relevant training
For more information on admissions requirements, please go to the Admissions page.
For more information on curriculum and course information, please go to the Curriculum page.
For more information on how to apply, please go to the Admissions page.
Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
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PhD in Biomedical and Translational Sciences
Cedars-Sinai Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
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