Future Students

Applications for admission are evaluated on the basis of the applicant's undergraduate or graduate record (coursework, laboratory experience and grades), letters of recommendation. Each application is reviewed on an individual basis.

Neither the GRE general test nor the GRE subject test are required to apply to our program.

Yes. Applicants whose native language is not English should take the Test of English as a Foreign Language, unless they completed all four years of a baccalaureate degree in the United States or obtained a minimal verbal GRE score of 400.

Yes. Your eligibility depends on several things. Applications are evaluated on the basis of the undergraduate or graduate record (coursework, laboratory experience and grades), plus letters of recommendation. A Grade Point Average of 3.4 or higher is preferred. However, extensive laboratory experience, and/or strong letters of recommendation can offset a low GPA.

Yes, we need an official transcript from each of the senior-level post-secondary institutions attended. An official statement of the award of the degree or diploma is required for each degree completed. The registrar, controller of examinations or president of the university issuing the document must sign transcripts from a university outside the United States. Official records are to be in the language of instruction, accompanied by official translation in English, if necessary. Translations sent directly from the institution attended or from a recognized translator are considered official. Photocopies or other duplications of a transcript, such as notarized copies and faxes are not considered official.

No. There are no age restrictions.

No. The program does not require a one-year residency in College Station. Out-of-state tuition fees are waived for all students receiving graduate stipends.

No. However, for international applicants, priority is given to applicants that hold a master's degree or equivalent research experience that is documented by publications.

Our committee admits applicants primarily for the PhD program. If an applicant is interested in a master's degree, they will be offered admission only when a current faculty member has agreed to act as an advisor and to provide financial support to the prospective student. If you are interested in a Master's degree, we encourage you to contact faculty-of-interest as a potential adviser to determine if they could accept you into their lab and support your training.

Yes. Your official application cannot be considered by the Graduate Admissions Committee without test scores.

No. Because of the structure of our first-year graduate curriculum, the Medical Science Graduate Program only accepts applications in the fall semester.

We do not accept a specific number of graduate students into the program each fall. Typically, we accept 10 to 12 students into the program each year with stipend support.

We receive 60-80 applications in a typical year.

No. Applications do not transfer and applicants must re-apply.

Graduate students who are admitted to the Medical Science Program are supported by the program for the first two years. By the end of the second school year, it is expected that graduate students will have identified a research laboratory to join and the PI will then take over the student's stipend, tuition, and fees. Compensation for the graduate program is $30,000 per year, plus payment for tuition and fees. This support includes a stipend plus medical insurance benefits and eligibility for in-state tuition. There is usually no need for additional financial assistance under normal circumstances.

In exceptional circumstances, some students find it necessary to apply for additional financial aid (e.g. a short-term loan). Information on financial aid.

No. Financial assistance is provided by the program for a master's degree. Our master's candidates arrange joining a research lab directly before they are accepted into the program.

Our faculty enjoy hearing from students interested in their research.

Texas A&M was dedicated Oct. 4, 1876 and was Texas' first public higher education institution. The 5,200-acre campus is among the largest in nation, with more than 100 buildings plus a 324-acre research park. Texas A&M is a conservative campus with long-standing traditions, many of which center around the student body's passion for SEC sporting activities. There are about 60,000 students enrolled annually; women account for almost half of total enrollment; African American and Hispanic students account for approximately 11 percent of the student body. Texas A&M consistently ranks among the top 10 nationally in the number of science and engineering doctoral degrees conferred each year. The university also ranks among leaders nationally in the number of doctoral degrees awarded to minority students.

The twin cities of Bryan-College Station have a combined population of nearly 250,000. Bryan-College Station is located within easy driving distance of four major Texas cities (95 miles north of Houston, 169 miles south of Dallas, 166 miles northeast of San Antonio and 104 miles east of Austin). Noted for its low crime rate, low cost-of-living, high employment rate and community spirit, Bryan-College Station is a pleasant place to live, work or study.

The following links provide additional information on life in Bryan-College Station:

• https://www.bcschamber.org/
• https://www.experiencebcs.com/

Applicants living in United States, who have completed their application by December 1st are eligible to be considered for an invitation to attend the graduate program recruiting symposium. Our recruiting symposium provides opportunities for you to meet faculty and students in the program, tour our modern research facilities and discover first-hand the wide range of research opportunities available. We will also give you a chance to check out College Station.