Overview

Choose Your Track

The Biomedical Science MSc program offered at University of South Carolina is designed with the student in mind, allowing you to find the path which will help you achieve your ultimate career goal.

We offer three tracks:

Thesis

The research-based thesis track is perfect for the student who isn’t sure if they want to pursue a doctoral degree, but knows that their career goals will require more than a bachelor’s. This track offers students the option to work with a research mentor to complete either a lab-based or a library-based thesis.

Non-Thesis

When you choose the non-thesis track, you'll be able to focus on the academic aspect of the program as opposed to the research aspect. You won't be required to work in a lab environment in this track, making it a perfect option for someone interested in going on to a non-research career.

Applied Biotechnology

If you want to get a more in-depth experience with equipment and technologies, this track is for you. Instead of focusing on a single type of research that may only use a few types of equipment, you'll have the option to broaden your horizons. You'll have access to the types of equipment found in the medical school and in colleges and schools on the larger USC campus, which will give you a breadth of experience you might not be able to get elsewhere. Students interested in this track generally go on to work in industry, education or government labs.

Learning Outcomes

Students become broadly knowledgeable of their area of research as well as neighboring areas within their field of study.
All students will possess the experimental design and problem solving skills needed for conducting independent research.
All students will possess the critical thinking skills to design independent research and to assess their own work and the work of others.
All students will possess the communication skills necessary to present their research orally and as publications.
All students are encouraged to participate in the Graduate Association of Biological Sciences (GABS). All students are eligible to serve on Departmental Committees including serving as student representatives for Faculty Meetings, Faculty hiring committees, Graduate Studies.
Production of Masters students ready to pursue advanced studies or productive careers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry for the Biomedical Sciences
Biological Chemistry
Biomedical Biochemistry
Biomedical Science Interdisciplinary Laboratory
Ethics in Biomedical Research
Medical Cell Biology
Human Cell and Molecular Biology for Biomedical Sciences
Advanced Cell Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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100

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official Transcripts
3 Letters of Recommendation
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Personal Statement

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29760 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29760 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

13734 USD / year

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Living costs

Columbia

United States

999 - 1508 USD / month

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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Domestic

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