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Nancy Street, Ph.D., Associate Dean, application and admission of all students and specific focus on students whose backgrounds are underrepresented in biomedical sciences.

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Eastern

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern

Stuart Ravnik, Ph.D., Associate Dean, application and admission of all students and specific focus on international students.

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern

Degrees/Programs Overview

• Division of Basic Science Umbrella Program (one application and a common core curriculum before choosing the specific PhD program to join):

• Biological Chemistry PhD
  
• Cancer Biology PhD
  
• Cell and Molecular Biology PhD
• Computational and Systems Biology track
• Genetics, Development, and Disease PhD
  
• Immunology PhD
  
• Integrative Biology PhD
• Molecular Biophysics PhD
• Molecular Microbiology PhD
  
• Neuroscience PhD
  
• Pharmacological Sciences track

• Biomedical Engineering PhD

• Organic Chemistry PhD

• Mechanisms of Disease and Translational Science track that can be completed in conjunction with any of the 11 full PhD programs (competitive admission with limited enrollment due to clinical resources).

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
• 23 members of the National Academy of Sciences
• 19 members of the National Academy of Medicine
  
• 13 Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigators
  

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

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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.