What is GSBS?
- Offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in all aspects of the biomedical sciences.
- Is located in Houston, Texas, in the Texas Medical Center – the largest center for biomedical research and education in the world.
- Has nearly 600 faculty members, from the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Medical School, School of Public Health, Dental School and School or Health Information Sciences).
- Has nearly 600 students – approximately 70% U.S. students and 30% international students.
- Provides a stipend ($26,000 per year) and paid tuition and health benefits to all Ph.D. students. Additional financial assistance may also be available.
- Allows flexibility in Ph.D. training: students select their area of study before, during or after the 1st year of study, and may choose an advisor from its 600 faculty members.
Why should I consider GSBS?
A wide variety of factors combine to make GSBS an ideal choice for education and training in the biomedical sciences. These include:
Faculty
- Size -- 600 in number, drawn from the schools of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and the UTMDACC Science Park/Research Division in Smithville, and the Texas A&M University Institute of Biosciences and Technology (see diagram of Organization and Structure)
- Breadth -- the research interests of the Faculty cover the entire range of the biomedical sciences (see Areas of Concentration)
- Productivity -- ranked 19th in the U.S. in terms of NIH support (see table)
- Reputation -- ranked in the upper quartile of biomedical science programs in the U.S. in the most recent study of the National Research Council (see table)
Facilities
- Location -- located in the renowned Texas Medical Center, the largest comprehensive medical center in the world (also see Cost of Living Comparison)
- Laboratories -- modern and well equipped, over 90% of the labs have been constructed within the last 27 years (see Programs for descriptions of research facilities)
- Library -- the Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library serves the entire medical center; other specialized libraries exist (see Texas Health Science Libraries)
- Housing/Recreation Center -- safe, convenient and affordable housing is available near the campus; the UT Student Housing complex is adjacent to the Recreation Center
Flexibility
- Applicants are Admitted to GSBS, not any specific Program or Department – students have the opportunity to perform the 3 required tutorial rotations in labs of their choice. This provides the opportunity to “test the waters” and develop new research interests prior to identifying a research area for the dissertation
- Choice of Programs -- students can affiliate with one of the 16 Programs of Study or develop their own tailor-made course of study
- Minimal Course Requirements -- the Area Course Requirements are designed to give students a basic understanding of the four major areas of biomedical science and can usually be completed in the first year of study (see Degree Requirements)
Friendly
- Student-oriented -- GSBS is a supportive and student oriented graduate school. Check this out with current students (see Graduate Student Association for student contacts)
- Office of Academic Affairs -- the GSBS Office of Academic Affairs, Dean's Office Advisors, and Ombudspersons are always available to assist students
- Student Services -- the UT-Houston Health Science Center maintains a great variety of services for students
- Entering Student Orientation -- a week-long set of activities serve to orient entering students both academically and socially
Financial Aid
- Graduate Research Assistantship -- these assistantships awarded to nearly all entering students and most advanced students as well, provide a stipend of $26,000 per annum, beginning in the fall of 2008
- Fellowships and Training Grants -- a wide variety of fellowships and training grants are available to GSBS students (see Student Funding Information)
- Travel -- each year GSBS awards travel funds in excess of $30,000 to nearly 100 students to enable them to attend scientific meetings at which they present their research
- Loans -- short and long-term loans are available through the UT- Houston Student Financial Aid
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