How to Apply
How to apply to our program:
See the description of our program
Fill out the electronic application form
Our students enjoy:
- Competitive stipend - $26,000
- Optional student teaching
- Guaranteed tuition scholarship/waiver - $11,000
- Health insurance, optional dental insurance
- Completion of required coursework within one year
- State of the art facilities
- Well-funded research programs in all areas of immunology
- Collaborative research environment with internationally recognized research faculty to supervise thesis research
- Houston's low cost of living
Department Activities
Department of Immunology Retreat: Each year the fourth year class organizes a departmental retreat. Faculty, postdoctoral fellows and students present talks or posters at this overnight event. Departmental awards are presented for posters and platform presentations
Distinguished Guest Lecture Series: Outstanding scientists from around the world present a lecture and meet with students for lunch and discussion.
Faculty Seminars: Immunology faculty present their current research in a monthly seminar series
Student Seminars Series: Graduate students in Immunology present their research at bi-weekly luncheon seminars
Journal Club: Each week, current articles on topics in immunology are presented by students and discussed in Journal Club
Faculty Chalk Talks: Incoming students are introduced to faculty research interests when faculty members give brief overview of their research interests and current projects in their labs
Application Process
Application deadline is January 1 for August admission.
- Complete the online application- it is free!
- Write a personal statement (include your research experience and career goals)
- Request official transcript(s) A GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended.
- Request three letters of recommendation
- Official GRE scores (no more than three years old.) General Test is required. Subject Test is strongly recommended.
- Official TOEFL scores are required for foreign applicants that attended a non-English speaking university. Scores must not be more than two years old.
Interview Process
- Applications are evaluated and ranked by a faculty-student committee.
- Selected applicants (12-14) are invited for an expense paid interview and visit.
- The interview weekend for August admission is held between mid February and mid March. Applicants arrive Thursday, attend a reception with faculty Thursday evening, interview with faculty and students on Friday, attend a departmental reception Friday night, and tour the city with students on Saturday. Departures are scheduled for Sunday morning.