2025-2026 Official Catalogs
Official catalogs include an overview of BCM’s health sciences mission and values (e.g., preamble), student handbooks (which detail expectations of students and obligations of the institution), course descriptions, and Academic Program requirements for each academic year that are generated by, and specific to, each BCM school and its corresponding academic program(s). Catalog data is annually updated.
2025-2026 Degree Requirements
- School of Medicine Course Degree Requirements
- Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Degree Requirements
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Program Degree Requirements
- Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Requirements
- Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics Degree Requirements
- Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Degree Requirements
Archived Official Catalogs
Please email registrar@bcm.edu for archived official catalogs or related information older than the five years through links on this webpage. Please specify the academic year with your inquiry.
Credits Required for Graduation
The table below lists the minimum number of credits required for each degree per graduating class. Please refer to the school or program-specific handbook for the detailed degree requirements.
| Degree | Graduating Class of 2025 | Graduating Class of 2026 | Graduating Class of 2027 | Graduating Class of 2028 | Graduating Class of 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.D. | 151.75 | 150.25 | 133.75 | 135.25 | 135 |
| M.D./Ph.D. | 147.25 | 146.25 | 129.75 | 131.25 | 131 |
| All other dual degree programs in the SOM | 147.25 | 146.25 | 129.75 | 131.25 | 131 |
| Ph.D. | 180 term credit hours | 180 term credit hours | 180 term credit hours | 180 term credit hours | 180 term credit hours |
| M.S.B.S. | NA | 90 term credit hours | 90 term credit hours | 90 term credit hours | |
| D.N.P. | 126 | 126 | 127 | 127 | |
| M.S.G.C. | 56.5 | 55.5 | 55.5 | NA | |
| M.S.O.P. | 125.5 | 124 | 124 | NA | |
| M.S.P.A. | 134 | 134 | 134 | NA |
*The not applicable (N/A) text indicates the class in the graduating year has not matriculated into Baylor. Credits required will be updated as the new class begins.