Course
Biomedical Science
Offered by Graduate Division
QS Biological Sciences
QS Biological Sciences Rank: Top 20 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: parent institution ranking
UCSF is exclusively a graduate health sciences university, consistently ranked among the world's top biomedical research institutions, located in the heart of the Bay Area biotech hub.
Key advantages
- Exclusively graduate health sciences university
- Bay Area biotech hub proximity
- World-leading biomedical research
- Strong clinical translational research
- Excellent industry and research partnerships
- Prestigious global brand
- Programme & duration
- MS/PhD track: 1 – 2 years
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. USD $40,000 – $50,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- Fall (August)
- English requirement
- TOEFL iBT: 90+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65+
- Entry requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.
Employability & placement
Exceptional outcomes into biomedical research, biotech, and pharmaceutical R&D roles in the Bay Area.
Student experience
San Francisco offers unmatched access to the biotech industry. Highly research-intensive environment.
Research strengths
Research in genomics, immunology, and regenerative medicine.