Department of Molecular and Human Genetics
Houston, TX
79
Students
Urban
Setting
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Overview
Baylor College of Medicine / Department of Molecular and Human Genetics is located in Houston, TX, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Doctor of Medicine/Doctor of Philosophy (MD/PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 10 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (strongly recommended) Thesis Required Public defense |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
144
Applied
26
Accepted
12
Enrolled
Applying
0
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (strongly recommended) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans |
Student Body
79
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
100%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.8% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.27% |
| White or Caucasian | 41% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 6.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (46%)
Female (53%)
Faculty
75
Total faculty
Full-time (75)
Part-time (0)
Male (61)
Female (14)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Human genetics, genome biology, epigenetics, gene therapy, model organisms |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
One Baylor Plaza
Houston, TX 77030-3498
United States
Houston, TX 77030-3498
United States
Contact
Dr. Gad Shaulsky
Director
Phone: 713-798-5056
Director
Phone: 713-798-5056