Program Overview

Education Programs

The university offers a range of education programs, including:

• Degree Programs & Admissions
  • M.D. Program
  • Ph.D. Programs
  • Doctor of Nurse Practice (Anesthesia)
  • Genetic Counseling Program
  • P.A. Program
  • Orthotics & Prosthetics Program
  • Baccalaureate/M.D. Programs
  • Dual Degree Programs
• Financing Your Education
  • Tuition & Fees
  • Financial Aid
• Schools
  • School of Medicine
  • Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
  • National School of Tropical Medicine
  • School of Health Professions
• Advanced Training Programs
  • Residency Programs
  • Clinical Fellowships
  • Postdoctoral Research Positions
  • Continuing Professional Development
  • Diploma in Tropical Medicine
• Resources
  • Departments
  • Academic Centers
  • Academic Calendars
• Information For...
  • Students
  • Postdoctoral Researchers
  • Alumni

Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences offers:

• Admissions
• Degree Programs and Certificates
• Research
• Curriculum
• Current Students
• Postdoctoral Affairs
• Faculty Mentoring Resources

SMART Program

The SMART Program is a summer undergraduate research training program that:

• Offers research experience in a laboratory setting
• Requires applicants to have prior research experience outside of a high school or college course lab
• Has specific application components, including:
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Essays
  • Transcripts

Letter of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation should be from individuals who know the applicant's potential in a lab setting and can articulate their skills and qualities. The letters should be specific and provide examples of the applicant's strengths and areas for improvement.

Essays

Applicants must submit an essay describing prior research experience or areas of interest. An optional personal statement can also be submitted to describe the applicant's interest in science and motivation to pursue a career as a research scientist.

Transcripts

Applicants must upload an unofficial transcript and submit an official transcript from their undergraduate institution if selected for the program.

Research

The university has various research programs and offices, including:

• Research at Baylor
  • Academic Centers
  • Departments
  • Faculty Labs
  • From the Labs
  • News
  • Our Research
  • Research Centers
  • Strategic Research Center
• Research Offices
  • Advanced Technology Cores
  • Center of Comparative Medicine
  • Clinical Research
  • Institute for Clinical & Translational Research
  • Office of Research Leadership
  • Research IT
  • Sponsored Programs
• Additional Research Services
  • Service Labs
  • VIICTR

Community

The university has various community outreach programs, including:

• Healthcare Outreach
• Community Events
• News
• Blogs
• Baylor in the Community
• Global Programs
• Educational Outreach
  • Saturday Morning Scientist Program
  • SMART Program
  • BioEd Online

About

The university has various administrative offices and departments, including:

• About Us
  • Academic Centers
  • Alumni
  • Careers
  • Departments
  • Leadership
  • Mission, Vision, Values
  • News
  • Our Affiliates
• Offices
  • President's Office
  • Office of Research
  • Ombuds Office
• Our Campus
  • Compliance
  • Weather Safety
  • Resource Stewardship & Sustainability
  • Team Shop