At the Division of Translational Science at RUSH University, we have created an environment that fosters innovation through an interdisciplinary approach to scientific discovery. Our students not only learn leading-edge scientific techniques but, perhaps more importantly, critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills that will serve them no matter their next steps after earning their MS or PhD.
Students that select the Division of Translational Science as their home for graduate education are committed to scientific advancement through research and will become next-generation thought leaders. Through rigorous training, customized curricula and hands-on experience, students will become alumni who have strong connections and networks and are well-prepared to enter the scientific and clinical workforce, where they will solve complex problems and lead organizations that will chart the future.
Strong networks. RUSH University has a network of more than 16,000 alumni throughout the world. They work in academic and corporate settings, successfully compete for funding, train the next generation of researchers and educators, and make discoveries that enhance human health. We are building a strong community with robust student-alumni relations, which will enable current students to access RUSH's alumni association programming to advance their career and professional development while allowing alumni to tap into our stream of newly minted graduates poised to accelerate progress.
Customized and personal. DTS offers doctoral and master’s programs that allow you to choose the track and coursework that complements your research interests. Small class sizes give you a greater opportunity to ask questions, participate in discussions, and provide curricular flexibility based on the needs and desires of each class. You will really get to know the faculty and be exposed to their research while learning about their experiences and networks in clinical and basic biomedical research settings.
Outcomes. The success of the Division's approach to the training of its students can be measured by alumni outcomes. More than 60 percent of DTS doctoral alumni remain in research or research-related careers. According to the U.S. Department of Education, RUSH University graduates lead Illinois universities in post-graduation earnings. Further, more than 90 percent of the Division’s master’s graduates have entered professional school, doctoral programs or found employment in a research career within three months of graduation.
We hope you will consider joining an MS or PhD program in the Division of Translational Science at RUSH University, where you can be a part of the solution to clinical and biomedical problems that will ultimately improve human health.