Graduate Certificate in Graduate Training in Medical Science at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania

United States of America, Philadelphia

University Rank:#15

University of Pennsylvania offers the Graduate Certificate of Graduate Training in Medical Science as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Philadelphia, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for graduate training in medical science and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on May 22, 2027.

About Graduate Certificate in Graduate Training in Medical Science

This program is only available to students currently enrolled in a PhD program in the Perelman School of Medicine.

The Graduate Training in Medical Science (GTMS) Certificate Program complements our existing doctoral programs in Biomedical Graduate Studies. The GTMS program was specifically designed for students who want to explore human biology and pursue research training at the interface of basic science and medicine. The GTMS program augments graduate training by offering courses that bridge basic and medical science and provides a foundation in the molecular basis of disease.

The GTMS program currently consists of 6 courses (4 required and 2 electives) and a 40 hour clinical clerkship experience. The curriculum requirements change from time to time to keep the program up to date and meeting the student needs.

Course List
Code	Title	Course Units
Required Courses
BIOM 5020	Molecular Basis of Disease	1
BIOM 6000	Cell Biology	1
CAMB/PHRM 5320	Human Physiology	1
Select one of the following:	1
CAMB 5100	Immunology for CAMB
IMUN 5060	Immune Mechanisms
GCB 5350	Introduction to Bioinformatics
GCB 5360	Fundamentals of Computational Biology
'Bench to Bedside' Electives
Select two of the following: ¹	2
BMB 5180/CAMB 6150/NGG 6150	Protein Conformation Diseases
CAMB 5120	Cancer Biology and Genetics
CAMB 5300	The Cell Cycle, Genome Integrity and Cancer
CAMB 5420	Topics in Molecular Medicine
CAMB 5500	Genetic Principles
CAMB 6080	Regulation of Eukaryotic Gene Transcription
CAMB 6090	Vaccines and Immune Therapeutics
CAMB 6100	Molecular Basis of Gene Therapy and Genome Editing
CAMB 6170	Emerging Infectious Diseases
CAMB 6970	Biology of Stem Cells
CAMB 7010	Tumor Microenvironment
CAMB 7030	Mechanobiology of the Cell and its Microenvironment
CAMB 7040	Stress Responses in Metabolism and Cancer
CAMB 7120	Topics in Cancer Biology
IMUN 5070	Immunopathology
NGG 6180	Recovery After Neural Injury
PHRM 5900	Molecular Toxicology: Chemical and Biological Mechanisms
PHRM 6230	Fundamentals of Pharmacology
PHRM 6240	Medical Pharmacology
Total Course Units	6

¹: Any elective with clinical relevance may be a Bench to Bedside elective, subject to approval from the Program Directors. This list will be updated annually as new courses with clinical relevance may be offered and students are encouraged to suggest courses that they think will enrich their GTMS education.

Non-Course Requirements:

Monthly seminar series

40-hour clinical clerkship

The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2022 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.

Disciplines

Perelman School of Medicine

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Graduate Training in Medical Science at University of Pennsylvania

Entry Requirements

Our admission decisions are made prior to the announcement of results for many national examinations (such as the A Levels or French Baccalaureate), but applicants are expected to be enrolled in programs that prepare them for these examinations. If you are enrolled in a program that will not release external examination results prior to our application deadlines, you must request that your school send us predictions of external examination results along with your grades.

Where national examinations are required for admission to a pre-university program (such as the IGCSE or the SPM), you should have received high marks on these examinations and should present certified copies of the results with your Penn application.

Students in our diverse global community have a wide range of passions, perspectives, and talents. Beyond academics, we would like to learn about your non-scholarly interests, extracurricular activities, and community service (though we recognize that patterns for non-academic involvement vary from country to country).

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 100

Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in Graduate Training in Medical Science at University of Pennsylvania

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Graduate Certificate in Graduate Training in Medical Science at University of Pennsylvania

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Graduate Certificate in Graduate Training in Medical Science at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania

United States of America, Philadelphia