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Associate Dean, Stuart Ravnik, Ph.D., specializing in international applicants

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Assistant Dean, Lisa Gardner, Ph.D., specializing in U.S. citizen and permanent resident applicants

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Degrees/Programs Overview

• Eleven PhD Programs:
  • Biological Chemistry
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Cancer Biology
  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Genetics, Development, and Disease
  • Immunology
  • Integrative Biology
  • Molecular Biophysics
  • Molecular Microbiology
  • Neuroscience
  • Organic Chemistry
• Three Specialized Supplemental PhD Curricula:
  • Computational and Systems Biology
  • Mechanisms of Disease and Translational Science
  • Pharmacological Sciences
• A Combined MD/PhD Degree Program

Degrees Conferred & Other Programs: PhD, MD/PhD

Groundbreaking Research by A Distinguished Faculty
UT Southwestern Medical Center is an academic medical center. Graduate students work with internationally recognized research leaders who are making groundbreaking discoveries in answering the fundamental questions about human life. UT Southwestern’s faculty includes:

• 6 Nobel Laureates
• 20 members of the National Academy of Sciences
• 13 members of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Collaborative, Cross-Disciplinary Environment
Solving complex health challenges requires a cross-disciplinary research environment, which is embraced at UT Southwestern. The graduate school has a strong tradition of collaboration among laboratories that provides students access to expertise and techniques, as well as training, beyond those available in their home research laboratory.

Cutting-Edge Technology
The graduate school features 20 core facilities available for research on the UT Southwestern campus. These core labs utilize state of the art equipment and provide the support services necessary to help scientists effectively and efficiently conduct their research.

Research & Labs
Search by a specific research interest here by typing the key terms into the search box at the top of the page.

Stipend: $34,500

Recognition & Awards

2015 U.S. News and World Report

Best Graduate Schools

#19 – Biological Sciences

#12 – Chemistry/Biochemistry

Dallas: A Dynamic and Diverse City

Dallas is ranked as the 4th most attractive city to young people in the world by a Toronto-based think tank.

Dallas is the ninth-largest city and part of the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. With major sports teams, world-class restaurants, a vibrant arts district, nationally known shopping malls and an extensive light rail system, Dallas offers the amenities of a large urban city with a thriving economy. The city’s low cost of living and outstanding schools and parks, such as White Rock Lake, are magnets for young professionals.