Program Overview

Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Medicine

The Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Medicine (CGM) discipline provides a gateway to all basic, medical, and translational research by emphasizing the importance of cell, molecular, and systems biology approaches to study the foundations of life, health, and human disease.

Academics

Our curriculum is designed to provide students with the fundamental concepts, problem-solving skills, and advanced insights necessary to navigate successfully through their research projects.

Admissions

Acceptance into the IBMS program requires a bachelor's degree with a final GPA of 3.0 or above and 3 letters of recommendation.

Research

Investigators use multi-disciplinary approaches to solve a wide variety of biomedical problems, often resulting in important outcomes that translate into important clinical insights.

Student Life

Students receive a stipend of $35,000. Tuition, fees, and basic student health insurance are covered by the program.

Faculty

Dynamic, well-funded faculty from numerous basic science and clinical departments with common research interests.

Important Dates

• Priority Application Deadline: December 1
• Final Application Deadline: January 1

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree and relevant advance coursework
• GPA of 3.0 or above
• Submit transcripts to Office of the Registrar

Tuition and Fees

Students receive a stipend of $35,000. Tuition, fees, and basic student health insurance are covered by the program.

Resources

The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is proud to partner with the Texas Higher Education Board in helping students develop and build on skills employers value and seek out in job candidates.

• Career Paths and Marketable Skills

Program Overview

The Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Medicine discipline is part of the Ph.D. in Integrated Biomedical Sciences program, providing a comprehensive education in the fundamentals of life, health, and human disease.