Master of Science in the Field of Anatomical and Translational Sciences

The master of science in anatomical and translational sciences is a two-year, non-thesis program designed to give students advanced knowledge in basic medical sciences, clinical studies, and clinical and translational research methods. The program provides students with an in-depth understanding of human gross anatomy, embryology, functional histology, neuroanatomy, genomic medicine, bioinformatics, systems physiology, pharmacology, pharmacogenomics, and modern stem cell biology. It also provides students with a solid background in personalized medicine and the methodological aspects of translational research and clinical investigation.

The anatomical and translational sciences program is designed to maximize students' academic and career opportunities by enhancing the competitiveness of applications to medical schools, physician assistant programs, or advanced graduate degree programs. The curriculum is interdisciplinary, drawing upon the unique strengths and collective expertise of three departments of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences—anatomy and regenerative biology, pharmacology and physiology, and clinical research and leadership.

This is a STEM-designated program.

Visit the program website for additional information.

Visit the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences website for application requirements.

Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Office of Graduate Studies
The George Washington University
801 22nd Street NW, Phillips Hall 107
Washington DC 20052

For additional information about the admissions process visit the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences Frequently Asked Questions page.

Contact for questions:

askccas@gwu.edu
202-994-6210 (phone)
Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday

The following requirements must be fulfilled:

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs.

40 credits in required courses.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required
Year one:
ANAT 6130	Clinically Oriented Human Embryology
ANAT 6150	Clinically Oriented Human Microscopic Anatomy
ANAT 6160	Human Clinical Neuroanatomy
ANAT 6181	Clinically Oriented Human Gross Anatomy
ANAT 6292	Projects in Anatomical Sciences
And one of the following: *
ANAT 6223	Special Topics in Regenerative Medicine (taken twice)
or
ANAT 6275	Advanced Studies in Translational Sciences (taken twice)
or
ANAT 6223 & ANAT 6275	Special Topics in Regenerative Medicine and Advanced Studies in Translational Sciences (each taken once)
Year two:
ANAT 6182	Fundamentals of Translational Science
ANAT 6219	Biomedical Ethics for Translational Sciences
MICR 6236	Fundamentals in Geonomics and Proteomics I
PHAR 6205	Pharmacology
PHAR 6206	Advanced Pharmacology
PHAR 6116	Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine

 *Students must consult with the academic advisor before enrolling in ANAT 6223 or ANAT 6275.