Graduate Studies Office of Graduate Studies Program Learning Objectives PhD & MD/PhD Programs PhD Interdisciplinary Programs Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) Master's Programs Genetic Counseling MS-BATS Postdoctoral Scholars Community & Resources Alumni Giving Financial Support Master's Programs The School of Medicine offers graduate study in a wide variety of fields in both basic science and clinical departments. Programs leading to a Master of Science degree include Biomedical and Translational Science (MS-BATS) and Genetic Counseling. Home Education Master's Programs MS Programs Overview Both the Biomedical & Translational Science, MS (MS-BATS) and the Genetic Counseling, MS have a graduate advisor who can assist students with information about the individual programs. Most training takes place within one of the departments, although full facilities and curricular offerings are available throughout the School of Medicine. Interdisciplinary study and research are encouraged. The normative time to degree is two years. MS in Biomedical and Translational Science The aim of the MS-BATS program is to train students in the conduct of high-quality multidisciplinary clinical research to facilitate the rapid transformation of basic knowledge to clinical medicine. MS-BATS Program Details MS in Genetics Counseling The goal of the Genetics Counseling program is to graduate students who have developed the practice-based skills and competency of an entry-level genetic counselor. Genetics Counseling Program Details Admission and How to Apply for MS Programs Admission and Application information may be obtained by contacting the individual graduate programs and by contacting the UCI Graduate Division. University of California, Irvine Graduate Division 120 Aldrich Hall Irvine, CA 92697-4611949-824-6761 UCI Graduate Division