Master of Science (MS) in Integrated Biomedical Science

Our Approach

You obtain hands-on experience at one of the nation's top academic medical centers, Rush University Medical Center, in the vibrant city of Chicago.

At Rush, you learn in small classes for more interaction with our faculty, who are also practitioners in their field.

You will learn in an interprofessional environment that includes peers, professors and clinicians from many research and health sciences fields.

A thesis research project will provide you with specialized training and further professional skills in your area of interest.

And at Rush, we have many, well-funded research laboratories to support your training.

You will experience diverse research environments and gain hands-on skills as you contribute to basic science areas related to health care.

In addition, Rush University is known for its diverse, multicultural faculty, student and staff population. We embrace our differences an foster a culture of acceptance.

Rush is excited to introduce a new search engine for Division of Translational Science students, featuring a list of over 500 faculty members who are accepting students in our DTS programs. This searchable platform allows students to explore opportunities by keyword and department, offering a centralized resource to see who is accepting students, in which program, and access links to faculty profiles and publications. Students can also send a direct email through the platform, which will notify the student research coordinator to facilitate connections.

Program Length and Location

This is a two-year (five terms), on-campus program with a thesis.

The program is designed to be completed in five consecutive terms and requires a minimum of 37 credits. These include 15 credits of core courses and the laboratory rotation, a research area-specific course and a minimum of twenty credits of thesis research.

Program Tuition

At Rush University, we know your education is a big investment. We want to make sure you have all the information to be able to make the best financial decisions for you and your family.

Tuition for the Master of Science in Integrated Biomedical Science program is $12,409 per term.

We offer financial aid, including scholarships (academic- and diversity-based), to qualified applicants.

Learn about student financial aid options.

Master of Science in Integrated Biomedical Science Career Opportunities

There are a variety of career paths for those who complete a Master of Science in Integrated Biomedical Science.

Our graduates have gone on to excel in advanced biomedical research in the following settings:

• Colleges and universities
• Government agencies
• Hospitals
• Non-profit agencies
• Industry