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This program combines a unique curriculum and distinctive practical training that exposes students to biotechnology and its applications in translating genomic and molecular insights into developing novel therapies and precision medicine. 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The program can be completed by full-time students in 1 year including the summer semester or at a reduced pace by part-time students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text white\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2><strong>Capstone Experiential Learning in a World-Class Innovation Ecosystem<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The MS in Translational Biotechnology program sits at the heart of one of the nation&#8217;s most dynamic biomedical innovation ecosystems. Through our capstone experiential learning course (TRGN-539), students step beyond the classroom to complete mentored, project-based experiences with leading research institutes, innovation offices, and biotechnology partners across USC and the Keck School of Medicine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Our students have access to an exceptional network of opportunities, including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>USC MESH Academy<\/strong>, the Keck School&#8217;s hub for bioscience innovation, industry collaboration, and transdisciplinary team science<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>USC Stevens Center for Innovation<\/strong>, the university&#8217;s technology transfer office, where students gain hands-on training in technology licensing, IP strategy, and commercialization<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/strong>, an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, including its state-of-the-art shared resources such as the Molecular Genomics Core<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>The Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute (SC CTSI)<\/strong>, advancing translational research from discovery to community impact<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>The USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience<\/strong>, where chemistry, biology, engineering, and computation converge to accelerate drug discovery<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>The joint Department of Biomedical Engineering<\/strong> (Keck School of Medicine and USC Viterbi School of Engineering), driving AI-powered innovation in medicine<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>The Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research<\/strong>, at the forefront of cell and gene therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--contact-form-embed has-vertical-form \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--contact-form-embed has-vertical-form\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"text-container\">\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Learn More!\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description description-large\">\n\n    \n  <p>Complete the form below for information on our Translational Biotechnology MS program. 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