BCM - Developmental Biology

Free On-Line Application!

Select "Developmental Biology" as your first choice program.
Questions on applying? Contact Catherine Tasnier.

Application deadline:: Applicants are urged to submit all required materials by January 1, 2012. However, early applications are encouraged! Classes start in August (only).

Prerequisites:: Entrance into the Program in Developmental Biology requires a baccalaureate degree or equivalent and acceptable undergraduate performance. No restrictions are placed on the type of undergraduate major. Research experience is strongly recommended. Students from underrepresented groups in science are strongly encouraged to apply. We believe that diversity within the student body enhances the educational environment for all; therefore, we welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to promoting equal opportunity for all who are interested in research careers.

A complete application includes:

Free On-Line Application form
Personal/Research Statement (including research interests and career goals).
Official transcript from every school attended.
Minimum three letters of recommendation (including at least one letter from a research advisor).
Official General GRE scores (not more than 3 years old).
TOEFL scores for international applicants who have not attended an English speaking university (not more than 2 years old).

Application mailing address:: The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; Baylor College of Medicine; One Baylor Plaza, N204; Mail Stop Code BCM 215; Houston, TX 77030-3498

What happens to applications?: Applications are evaluated and qualified applicants are invited to visit the Program at Baylor College of Medicine to meet participating faculty members and students (at our expense). Qualified international applicants are either invited to visit the Program or interviewed over the phone. Interviews are coordinated by the Program Adminstrator's Office.

Questions on applying?: Contact Catherine Tasnier; Program in Developmental Biology, Baylor College of Medicine; 1250 Moursund St.- NRI, Ste. N1125.14; Mailstop NR-1125; Houston, Texas 77030, U.S.A.; Tel: (713) 798-7696; Fax: (832) 825-1240; E-mail: cat@bcm.edu

Notice of Non-Discriminatory Policy as to Students:: Baylor College of Medicine admits students of any race, sex, sexual orientation, color, national ethnic origin, disability or age to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, color, national or ethnic origin, disability or age, in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs.

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