For undergraduates looking to gain more from their education, CCTS offers a unique curricular experience applicable for many related fields.
What is translational science?
Translational science requires team-based interdisciplinary approaches to advance research-generated discoveries into clinical trials and facilitate adoption of best practices in a clinical and community setting. Translational science investigators understand principles involved in foundational research and how such studies relate to epidemiology, behavioral medicine, and patient-oriented research.
Related fields include:
- Medicine
- Public health
- Nursing
- Dentistry
- Biostatistics
- Behavioral medicine
- Clinical pharmacology
- Epidemiology
- Other allied health professions
Application Requirements
- Completion of 45 s.h. by the end of the semester in which the application is submitted
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Completion of the following courses by the end of the semester of application
- BIOL:1411 Foundations of Biology 1
- MATH:1460 Calculus for the Biological Sciences (or an equivalent calculus course)
- Engaged in mentored scientific research
Please view the CCTS website for information about program application, curriculum, and additional information and resources.