Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences and Translational Medicine

Cedars-Sinai's Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences and Translational Medicine achieves the merging of scientific and translational medicine curricula with mentoring by both researchers and clinicians, as well as broad exposure to clinical medicine. Our program will provide the opportunity to focus on the translation of scientific discoveries into the application of therapies, treatments, and cures, conducted in one of the leading medical centers in the country.

As a major community medical center and tertiary referral center, Cedars-Sinai offers unparalled opportunity for translational studies. The research buildings which house the graduate program are surrounded by cutting-edge centers of excellence in a wide range of medical disciplines. The program’s faculty includes clinicians who interact daily with patients in hospital and clinic settings. Similarly, basic scientists who work in Cedars-Sinai’s research community are focused on uncovering new knowledge that will directly advance patient care.

Students are expected to complete the program, which confers a PhD in Biomedical Sciences and Translational Medicine, in four years. Students receive a $36,000 annual stipend.

Please visit our table at the following Graduate School Fairs for more information:

  • McNair Scholars Conference, University of Delaware - October 3-4, 2008
  • UCSD Graduate School Fair, University of California, San Diego- October 15, 2008
  • UCI Graduate School Fair, University of California, Irvine - October 27, 2008
  • McNair Scholars Conference, Delavan, Wisconsin - October 31-November 2, 2008
  • UCSB Graduate School Fair, University of California, Santa Barbara - November 6, 2008


Applications for the Fall 2009 class are currently being accepted. The deadline is January 15, 2009.

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As of mid-December 2008 the application process will transfer to 100% online only and at that time there will be a $35 application fee due.

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Graduate Program in Biomedical Science and Translational Medicine
8700 Beverly Boulevard
Davis Building, Suite 5071
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Phone: (310) 423-8294
Fax: (310) 423-0225
Email: gradprogram@csmc.edu