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Questions on applying? Contact Catherine Tasnier.

Admissions

Application deadline:

Applicants are urged to submit all required materials by January 1, 2010. 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 encouraged to apply.
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.
Interview weekend for 2010:

February 10-14, 2010
Questions on applying?

Contact Catherine Tasnier

Graduate Program in Developmental Biology
Baylor College of Medicine
One Baylor Plaza T603
Houston, TX 77030
Tel: (713) 798-7696
Fax: (713) 798-3694
E-mail: cat@bcm.edu
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