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Baylor College of Medicine
Overview
Baylor College of Medicine / Department of Neuroscience 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
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees | 4 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (strongly recommended) Thesis Required Public defense |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
181
Applied
17
Accepted
10
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
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (strongly recommended) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 |
| 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
62
Total Graduate Students
24%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 14.52% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3.23% |
| White or Caucasian | 45% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 12.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 0% |
Gender
Male (54%)
Female (45%)
Faculty
59
Total faculty
Full-time - 59
Part-time - 0
Male (45)
Female (14)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Neurodegenerative, neurodevelopment, neurophysiology, addiction, learning and memory |
|---|---|
| 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. Paul Pfaffinger
Director
Phone: 713-798-3618
Director
Phone: 713-798-3618
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