{"id":6,"date":"2023-09-08T21:23:10","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T21:23:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/translational-biotechnology-program\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-09-30T20:03:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T20:03:55","slug":"translational-biotechnology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/translational-biotechnology-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Translational Biotechnology MS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--hero-primary has-image fifty-fifty horizontal-navigation\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--hero-primary\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"image-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/translational-biotechnology-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/ProgramHero-copy-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/translational-biotechnology-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/ProgramHero-copy-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/translational-biotechnology-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/ProgramHero-copy-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/translational-biotechnology-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/ProgramHero-copy-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                alt=\"Female scientist in protective clothes and glasses looking at the computer screen. 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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. Drawing strength from the Keck School of Medicine faculty&#8217;s education, research, and practice expertise, this program educates students on approaches used in academic research, biotechnology, and medical sciences industries.<\/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\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--video-with-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--video-with-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n      <div class=\"videos-container\">\n                    <div class=\"video-container\">\n\n                      <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--cta-title\">\n\n    \n    \n      <h2>\n          Hear from Our Program Director\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description description-medium\">\n\n    \n  <p>Program Director Tirzah Petta introduces the MS in Translational Biotechnology program. Watch the video above, or read the full transcript below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n          \n                      <div class=\"image-container\">\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/translational-biotechnology-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/PDVideoThumbnail-copy-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/translational-biotechnology-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/PDVideoThumbnail-copy-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/translational-biotechnology-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/09\/PDVideoThumbnail-copy-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                alt=\"Program Director Tirzah Petta\"\n\n                \n        \n                \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                              <a onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-VVsOKJL4dA\" data-lity aria-label=\"Hear from Our Program Director, Play video in lightbox\" class=\"play-video\">\n                  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"\n\t viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n<rect fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#990000\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"\/>\n<polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#FFFFFF\" points=\"32,25 22,32 22,18 \"\/>\n<\/svg>\n                <\/a>\n                          <\/div>\n          \n        <\/div>\n\n      \n    \n    <\/div>\n\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-7Zm_zYyUuO\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-7Zm_zYyUuO\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">View Video Transcript<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-7Zm_zYyUuO\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-7Zm_zYyUuO\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\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  <p dir=\"ltr\"><em>Hi, I am Tirzah Petta. Thank you for your interest in the Master of Science in Translational Biotechnology, offered by the Department of Cancer Biology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>What makes our program unique is that it blends strong scientific training with real-world application and entrepreneurship. Here you will develop valuable skills to translate research into new treatments, diagnostics, and biotechnology solutions.<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>You will gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technologies across biotechnology, genomics, and bioinformatics. Working alongside leading experts, our small classes ensure full academic support with individual guidance on your research and career decisions.<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>With a cohort of approximately 35 students, the program offers individualized mentoring and instructor career development.<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>By the time you complete our program, you&#8217;ll be well prepared to work in any area of biotechnology, from research and development to intellectual property and commercialization.<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>With our program based in Los Angeles, one of the nation&#8217;s emerging hubs in biotechnology, our students have the opportunity to train alongside leading academic and industry partners, preparing our graduates to pursue meaningful careers in the field.<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>For more information, please explore our program website. And we look forward to welcoming you to USC.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\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>Program Summary<\/h2>\n<p class=\"large\">Students in this biotechnology masters program will gain an understanding of::<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A small cohort of approximately 35 students, with individualized mentoring;<\/li>\n<li>The science and technology of underlying diseases and their interventions;<\/li>\n<li>The role of biotechnology in developing new therapies;<\/li>\n<li>The regulatory framework that will impact the use of new interventions; and<\/li>\n<li>The private and public capital that will develop the growing biotechnology and biomedical markets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The program is ideal for those who are passionate about biomedical sciences and would like a career in biotechnology beyond laboratory research<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Students with a moderate biology background have the opportunity to extend their course work in biotechnology and biological sciences and continue in these fields.<\/li>\n<li>Professionals in management, investment, regulatory affairs or law in the biotechnology industry are able to extend their knowledge of the science behind this industry, enabling them to make better decisions regarding this rapidly developing technology.<\/li>\n<li>Students interested in doctoral programs or professional degree programs, such as medical school and law school, will build a strong foundation in biotechnology prior to applying to their top programs of study.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A minimum of 28 units of graduate level course and field work is required for graduation. 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--statistics \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--statistics\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Where Our Graduates Go\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description description-medium\">\n\n    \n  <p>Since 2016, the MS in Translational Biotechnology program has graduated 136 students who&#8217;ve gone on to careers across the biomedical field. Figures below reflect first position after graduation, based on 77 alumni who reported outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  \n      <div class=\"stats-container\">\n                          <div class=\"stat\">\n                                    <h3>71%<\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span><p>into academic research or industry roles<\/p>\n<\/span>\n                \n            <\/div>\n                                  <div class=\"stat\">\n                                    <h3>16%<\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span><p>into PhD\/MD\/DVM programs<\/p>\n<\/span>\n                \n            <\/div>\n                                  <div class=\"stat\">\n                                    <h3>136<\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span><p>alumni since 2016<\/p>\n<\/span>\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>Capstone Experiential Learning in a World-Class Innovation Ecosystem<\/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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/mesh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>USC MESH Academy<\/strong><\/a>, 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stevens.usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>USC Stevens Center for Innovation<\/strong><\/a>, 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uscnorriscancer.usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/strong><\/a>, 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><a href=\"http:\/\/sc-ctsi.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute<\/a> (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 <a href=\"https:\/\/michelson.usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience<\/a><\/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 <a href=\"https:\/\/bme.usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department of Biomedical Engineering<\/a><\/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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stemcell.keck.usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research<\/strong><\/a>, 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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