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Masters of Science Programs

MD Anderson UTHealth Graduate School provides a unique opportunity to train within the Texas Medical Center, one of the foremost medical and research centers in the world. Students pursuing an MS degree at GSBS will receive access to top research programs and faculty, a curriculum that develops their potential while fostering leadership and mentoring skills, and training that prepares them for top positions across the biomedical workforce.

Thesis-Based MS Degree Programs

Biomedical Sciences

Students admitted to the Individualized MS Program in Biomedical Sciences may choose to associate with one of the following areas of concentration that have set specific requirements for M.S. students (students interested in these areas should contact the Directors for more information):

Program Specific Course Requirements for MS Students

  • Cancer Biology
  • Genetics & Epigenetics
  • Immunology
  • Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
  • Molecular and Translational Biology
  • Neuroscience
  • Quantitative Science
  • Therapeutics and Pharmacology

Thesis-Based MS Degree Programs

  • Individualized MS Program in Biomedical Sciences

    Biomedical Sciences

    Students admitted to the Individualized MS Program in Biomedical Sciences may choose to associate with one of the following areas of concentration that have set specific requirements for M.S. students (students interested in these areas should contact the Directors for more information):

    Program Specific Course Requirements for MS Students

    • Cancer Biology
    • Genetics & Epigenetics
    • Immunology
    • Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
    • Molecular and Translational Biology
    • Neuroscience
    • Quantitative Science
    • Therapeutics and Pharmacology
  • Specialized MS Programs

    Students admitted to a Specialized MS program associate with that program and meet that program's requirements

  • Tuition

    Annual tuition and fee rates for 2024-2025 are $6,916.92 (in-state) and $16,756.92 (out-of-state) based on minimum semester credit hours (SCH) required for full-time enrollment (9 SCH – Fall, 9 SCH - Spring, 6 SCH – Summer). The average time to degree for the MS in Biomedical Sciences is three years. Students who receive a competitive scholarship of $1,000 or more in an academic year, or have a Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) qualify for in-state tuition and fee rates.

    Tuition and fee rates are subject to change.  Refer to the Office of Registrar's Website for Information.

  • External Awards

    Please visit: Pathway to Science and search for Graduate student (Masters) opportunities with further advanced filtering options. For additional opportunities, please contact [email protected].

WHY CHOOSE GSBS?

  • Collaborative, cutting edge, interdisciplinary research environment
  • Exposure to industry and technology startups
  • Career Development coaching, workshops, and seminars
  • A welcoming and close-knit GSBS community
  • Professional student groups 
  • Lower cost of living and excellent location in one of America’s most award-winning cities
  • Our M.S. alumni represent a distinguished group of professionals, educators, researchers, clinicians, medical physicists, and genetic counselors

Related Links

MS/SMS Programs
        Overview
        FAQs
        Alumni

MS in Biomedical Sciences
        Overview
        Degree Requirements/Milestones
        Curriculum Requirements
        Program Course Requirements

Questions?

For academic advising or assistance, current MS students may contact Dr. Wassim Chehab.
Prospective students interested in applying to the program should reach out to [email protected].