George Washington University

The master of science in anatomical and translational sciences (M-ATS) 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. This program is designed to maximize students' academic and career opportunities by enhancing competitiveness of applications to medical schools, physician assistant programs, or advanced graduate degree programs. The M-ATS program has an interdisciplinary curriculum 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.