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MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) is a unique collaboration between UTHealth Houston and MD Anderson Cancer Center. This synergistic partnership provides students with unparalleled access to modern facilities, world-class faculty and unlimited prospects for research in the biomedical sciences.

STEPS TO APPLY

Non Degree & Certificate

Non-degree and graduate certificate programs at the GSBS are ideal for motivated individuals who want to strengthen their academic foundation in biomedical sciences, enhance specialized skills for career advancement, and/or explore the field without committing to a full degree program

Please note: Students pursuing a certificate or non-degree program as their only academic program are not eligible for federal financial aid. Additionally, GSBS does not sponsor visas for non-degree seeking international students.

Tuition and Fees

  • GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN MEDICAL PHYSICS

    The Graduate Certificate in Medical Physics program is intended for those who already have a PhD in physics or a related discipline and are interested in obtaining the didactic education in medical physics that is required by residency programs and by the American Board of Radiology. 

    Below is a list of materials required for applying to this program. Please read the instructions below carefully. Must be a UTHealth Houston and/or MD Anderson Cancer Center Employee to be eligible to apply.

    • Online Application
    • $50 Application Fee
    • PhD in Physics or a PhD in related discipline w/at least a minor in physics
    • Unofficial transcripts from ALL US colleges or Universities attended
      • This includes transcripts from every school attended, regardless of whether the class was taken for dual credit or transferred and listed on another transcript.
      • Courses or degrees completed outside of the US must have a WES or ECE Course-by-Course transcript evaluation with GPA calculation
    • Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume 
      • A CV or resume is required and should include academic honors, awards received in college, employment history, internships, summer research programs, education history, etc.
    • One (1) letter of recommendation
      • Recommender MUST be applicant’s research mentor or collaborating faculty. Letter must be on an institutional letterhead and signed by the recommender.

    Start your application here.

    APPLICATION DEADLINES

    FALL SPRING SUMMER
    May 1 November 1 April 1

    For additional information about the program, please email Lisa Evecherry and/or Dr. Rebecca Howell.

    For administrative questions, including assistance with the application system, please email [email protected].

  • GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CANCER RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT (CRAM)

    The Cancer Research Administration and Management  (CRAM) is a 12-hour certificate designed for professionals seeking/advancing a career in research administration. This Certificate is designed to fill the need for a comprehensive biomedical science research administration training program administered in a classroom setting available to the Texas Medical Center and surrounding institutions. Below is a list of materials required for applying to this program.

    • Online Application
    • $50 Application Fee
    • Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume
      • A CV or resume is required and should include academic honors, awards received in college, academic and employment history, internships, summer research programs, education history, etc.
    • Personal statement: 
      • Please provide a brief bio, short-term and long-term career goals, and how the CRAM program will help you advance in your career.
    • Unofficial transcripts from ALL US colleges or Universities attended
      • This includes transcripts from every school attended, regardless of whether the class was taken for dual credit or transferred and listed on another transcript.
      • Courses or degrees completed outside of the US must have a WES or ECE Course-by-Course transcript evaluation with GPA calculation.
    • One (1) letter of recommendation
      • Recommender MUST be applicant’s supervisor or faculty mentor. Letter must be on an institutional letterhead and signed by the recommender.

            APPLICATION DEADLINE – FALL ADMISSIONS ONLY

            • Application Open - January 1
            • Application Deadline - April 15

            Schedule of CRAM courses and electives are available on the GSBS course catalog. CRAM courses are typically offered on Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m.

            For additional information about the program, please email [email protected].

            For administrative questions, including assistance with the application system, please email [email protected].

             

          • NON-DEGREE

            Qualified individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in science, who have a demonstrated interest in a career in research, and who wish to take courses at the graduate level without enrolling in a degree-seeking program (MS or PhD) may be admitted to the GSBS as non-degree students. Below is a list of materials required for applying to the Non-Degree program. Please read the instructions below carefully.

            • Online Application
            • $50 Application Fee
            • PhD in Physics or a PhD in related discipline w/at least a minor in physics
            • Unofficial transcripts from ALL US colleges or Universities attended
              • This includes transcripts from every school attended, regardless of whether the class was taken for dual credit or transferred and listed on another transcript.
              • Courses or degrees completed outside of the US must have a WES or ECE Course-by-Course transcript evaluation with GPA calculation
            • Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume 
              • A CV or resume is required and should include academic honors, awards received in college, academic and employment history, internships, summer research programs, education history, etc.
            • Personal statement: 
              • Please provide a brief bio, short-term and long-term career goals, and explain your motivation for pursuing enrollment as a non-degree seeking student.
            • One (1) letter of recommendation
              • Recommender MUST be applicant’s research mentor or collaborating faculty. Letter must be on an institutional letterhead and signed by the recommender.

                Start your application here.

                APPLICATION DEADLINES

                FALL SPRING SUMMER
                May 1 November 1 April 1

                 

              • NON-DEGREE (TMC EMPLOYEE ONLY)

                Employees of institutions within the Texas Medical Center may register as a non-degree student for one or more GSBS courses each term provided they have the instructor's consent, their supervisor's approval and have complete documentation by the deadline date.

                A completed application/registration form must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar via e-mail to [email protected]. If a physical signature is not able to be attained from the course instructor, an email from same allowing you to take the class is acceptable. Please include this as part of your submission. 

                Please complete the following form and submit all required materials for processing by the below listed deadline dates:

                APPLICATION DEADLINES

                FALL SPRING SUMMER
                August 1 December 15 May 1

                Please allow 5-7 Business days for your application form to be processed. It is not possible to submit an application on the deadline day and complete the required processing at the end of business that day. Please allow yourself plenty of time to obtain the appropriate documentation. The Office of the Registrar will not enroll you in the class unless all *documents required are completed.

                You may choose to take a course for audit or credit and the following form is applicable only for GSBS courses.   

                To take a course for credit or to Audit:

                Step 1:

                • Instructions and Enrollment Form- Form completed with all necessary signatures/approvals.
                • If needed, in place of a signature from the course instructor and your supervisor on the form, an email from same allowing you to take the class is acceptable. Please include this as part of your submission.
                • Unofficial transcript(s) showing bachelor’s degree or higher.
                  • Applicants with international degrees, please accompany your unofficial transcripts with a professional English translation of your foreign transcripts outlining degree attained; ECFMG certification documents (if applicable) and/or supplemental documents to assess your educational background. A World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) transcript evaluations (course-by-course with GPA calculation) are preferred but not required for this Non-degree program.
                • Application/Enrollment form fee $50.00 (non-refundable). Payment is processed via Bursar’s Office.

                Once your application is processed:

                Step 2:

                You will need to take care of several holds that will populate on your applyUTH/myUTH account. Below are a few examples of holds that you will need to clear prior to being enrolled, please refer to the New Student Checklist for guidance on any holds that populate on the account.

                • Residency Questionnaire Form
                • Health & Immunization Hold- Immunizations records are required for all students enrolling in GSBS courses.
                • Criminal Background Check/Identity Management Hold - are required (separate from employment CBC). No other CBC clearances will be accepted outside of our school’s contracted company Employment Screening Associates (ESA). You are responsible for the payment of any fees associated with the CBC processing and the amount may vary depending on country/state. ESA will contact you directly regarding additional fees. Please allow 7-10 Business days for CBC/IDM clearances to be processed, pending locations previously lived.

                Additional Notes:

                • Tuition and fees: Pay tuition and fees by logging into your myUTH account at https://my.uth.tmc.edu or in-person at the Bursar’s Office, UCT 2240.
                  • If your program or department will be submitting payment of tuition and fees on your behalf, the sponsor or program should submit the Sponsorship Authorization Form electronically by the payment deadline date and follow the GSBS-Specific Guide when completing the form.
                  •  If the tuition and fees are not sponsored or paid (if you are self-funded) on the last day of the add/drop period by 5:00 p.m., the student’s registration will be canceled.  The Registrar will make no exceptions to this rule and the student will NOT be reinstated for the semester. For questions regarding the sponsorship authorization form/process, contact [email protected].  Students who will be paying on their own should make it a point to check myUTH to know what they need to pay in tuition and fees. If needed, payment plans are available.
                • Employees who are non-U.S. citizens or on a visa who wish to take GSBS courses as a non-degree seeking student, must obtain clearance through the Office of International Affairs [email protected]; they are located at 7000 Fannin, Suite 130 Houston, Texas 77030
                • For further information about the registration process or to follow up on your registration, please send an email to [email protected].

                Please note that employees who take a GSBS course are subject to the same policies and grading systems used for regular GSBS degree-seeking students. 

              Contact Information:

              Office of Admissions
              [email protected]

              Updated - 10/07/2025