The program objectives of the MS Degree program are to:

1. Increase the number of undergraduate and MS level graduate students who are academically successful in the sciences;
2. Increase undergraduate and MS level graduate students’ skills, preparation and commitment to conduct research; and
3. Improve individualized undergraduate and graduate students’ competitiveness for entering and completing PhD level programs in the biomedical/behavioral Sciences.

• A two-week bridge to the Masters to im-prove the transition from undergraduate school to the Masters programs
• Seminar, Journal Clubs and Saturday Acad-emies
• Visits to Ph.D. Programs
• GRE and Applications
• Mentored Experiences
• Tuition Remission
• Health Coverage
• Attractive pay

Eligibility:

• US Citizen or Permanent resident
• GPA of 2.8 or higher
• Acceptance into biomedical related Masters Program
• Intention to obtain a Ph.D. in one of the biomedical sciences

Deadline for the RISE Graduate Scholar Program Application is:

Fall — May 15
Spring — October 15