Overview

Program in Translational Biology and Molecular Medicine / Program in Translational Biology and Molecular Medicine is located in Houston, TX, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	1
Doctoral Degrees	14

Earning Your Degree

Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE Thesis Required Public defense

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

132

Applied

22

Accepted

10

Enrolled

Applying

0

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	December 1st	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Health Care Benefits Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

59

Total Graduate Students

22%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.78%
Black or African American	18.64%
White or Caucasian	38%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	13.56%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (35%)

Female (64%)

Faculty

210

Total faculty

Full-time - 210

Part-time - 0

Male (148)

Female (62)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Molecular medicine, translational biology, human disease biology and therapy
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address One Baylor Plaza
Houston, TX  77030-3498
United States

Contact Dr. Mary Estes
Director
Email: tbmm@bcm.edu
Phone: 713-798-3585
Fax: 713-798-3586

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