Medical Scientist Training Program
The School of Medicine, in collaboration with the Office of Graduate Studies and Research 
, has a long-standing Medical Scientist Training Program for students who plan a career in which medical research will be emphasized. This program combines intensive research training with a medical education and requires seven to eight years of study for the completion of both the M.D. and Ph.D. degrees. Trainees are permitted a wide choice of research opportunities from among numerous disciplines and interdisciplinary areas included among or relevant to the biomedical sciences.
- Opportunities for research are in areas such as:
- Bioengineering
- Biomedical Sciences
- Molecular Pathology
- Neurosciences
Other options and disciplines are available. The MSTP advisor can assist students with exploring areas beyond those listed.
Financial support is available for students accepted into the Medical Scientist Training Program, including full tuition and a fellowship stipend.
Applicants must first meet the admissions requirements of the School of Medicine and must be admitted both to the School of Medicine and the Graduate School.
Students interested in the Medical Scientist Training Program should visit the web site at: http://meded.ucsd.edu/mstp/.
