The Development, Disease Models & Therapeutics Ph.D. Program trains innovative, dedicated, passionate scientists who want to bridge the divide between basic scientific research and medicine.
Research Model
Using diverse techniques our faculty and students investigate questions that touch on each of these domains and use models that may include any organ, tissue, physiological system or organism in order to understand their fundamental biological processes and to identify and develop new therapeutics.
Multi-Disciplinary Faculty
At BCM, faculty members have the freedom to select the programs that align with their research. Rather than be bound by the department or center into which they were hired, faculty members opt into participation in graduate programs. This ensures that you will interact with faculty who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
With over 150 faculty members, representing most of the departments and centers at BCM and many at our partner institutions, you will not only find mentors who share your interests but also colleagues who will expose you to new ideas and perspectives.
Our Program
Our courses emphasize hands-on learning and our lab environments foster individual development and discovery-driven research.
Where Will Your Ph.D. Take You?
From day one we encourage you to think deeply about your career choices. Wherever your ambition leads, you will receive the support you need to follow a path well worn by our alumni who have built successful careers across diverse endeavors.
Stipends and Benefits
At BCM we are focused on you and your training. If your vision for your future includes teaching, you may choose to gain experience as a teaching assistant. If you do not want to teach, you have the freedom to focus exclusively on your education and research as well as to work with your mentor to take advantage of other BCM resources that match your interests.
Texas Medical Center
We leverage our location in the Texas Medical Center, the world's largest medical complex, to connect basic researchers and clinicians so that you will be able to explore all aspects of disease, from fundamental biological principles to the design and development of therapeutics.
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
The Development, Disease Models & Therapeutics graduate program is part of the Baylor College of Medicine Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Visit the GSBS website for more information about our curriculum and admissions process as well as to find resources and services designed to support your success throughout graduate school and your future career.