Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

CTS Admissions

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Students seeking admission to any Clinical & Translational Science (CTS) Graduate Program apply to the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences using the online GSBS Application Portal. 

Additional information about the application process can be found in the Admissions section of this website.

Applying to the MS, PhD, and CTS Certificate Programs

Eligibility

The PhD, MS, and classroom-based certificate program are intended for individuals trained in the medical sciences, most commonly fully-trained physicians. Other with similar training are also considered: doctoral degrees in veterinary medicine, dental medicine, or pharmacy; predoctoral students enrolled in medical school (including MD/PhD candidates) or other PhD programs; and students with prior master’s degrees in epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical research, and related fields.

The CTS application is open to US citizens, permanent US residents and international applicants.

Selection Criteria 

The prior experience and educational background presented in the application play an important role in identifying candidates for our programs. Responses to the two essays that are part of the application are also important.

The essay prompts for the MS, PhD and CTS Certificate are:

  • Essay 1: Please upload a one to three page personal statement describing your interest in the Clinical and Translational Science program, and why you are interested in attending the Tufts Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
  • Essay 2: Please respond to one of the following two prompts (no minimum nor maximum words/pages requirement). Make sure to indicate at the top of the page of your submitted document as to which prompt you chose.
    • How have you contributed to or supported diversity, equity, and inclusion in the past?
    • How do you see yourself contributing to these efforts as part of the GSBS community

Learn more about GSBS' commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Interviews

The CTS Admissions Committee conducts virtual interviews. Typically, three faculty members interview each candidate. Candidates are not required to reach out to faculty prior to applying.

Application Deadlines

These CTS programs have three application deadlines.

  • December 1 (early notification)
  • April 1 (regular deadline for students who require a visa)
  • May 1 (regular deadline for student who do not require a visa)

Applying to the HEOR Certificate Program

Eligibility

Applicants for the HEOR Certificate Program should hold at least a bachelor’s degree. Professionals in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry (including departments such as HEOR, market access, commercial, and development), clinicians and other health care professionals, graduate degree holders, and graduate degree students are encouraged to apply.

Selection Criteria

As part of the application process, applicants are asked to upload a personal statement of no more than one page describing your background and why you are interested in the Health Economics and Outcomes Research program. Applicants for the HEOR Certificate program are not interviewed as part of the admissions process

Application Deadline

The deadline for HEOR applications is August 15.