Offering a professional master’s degree in the field of translational medicine with a focus on medical technology innovation
The Master of Translational Medicine (MTM) program links the Department of Bioengineering at UC Berkeley with the Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences at UCSF, and is designed to train students in applying translational research and engineering approaches to solve fundamental problems in healthcare delivery. The master’s program draws on the unique expertise and technological resources available at the two institutions to provide trainees with the tools necessary to address real world problems in a creative, interdisciplinary team setting.
This program should appeal to engineers, scientists and clinicians who seek to bring innovative treatments and devices into clinical use. Individuals with backgrounds in medicine, nursing, dentistry, and pharmacy are encouraged to apply. We anticipate that upon receiving their master’s degree or after further academic or clinical training, graduates will work in industries that deliver healthcare products or patient care. Coursework material includes translational aspects of therapeutic science and principles of engineering design. Content covers the fundamentals of bioengineering, physiology and disease processes, along with core medical principles, clinical research methods, and clinical trials design, as well as basics of business and management.
The program culminates in a capstone design-project experience in which students work in interdisciplinary teams co-advised by an engineering faculty member and an MD, PharmD, or clinician. Initial focus areas include therapeutic design and delivery, construction of medical devices, and tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. A written report and presentation is required for degree completion.
Please follow the links below for more information about our program:
Program Curriculum
Program Timeline
List of Approved Elective Courses
Graduate Policy Manual
Admission information and application instructions
Answers to many common questions are included on the FAQ page. All other inquiries regarding the masters program should be sent to the Executive Director:
Kyle Kurpinski, PhD
ude.yelekrebnull@sniprukk
306B Stanley Hall #1762
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-1762
510-664-4472
