Graduate Program
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I apply?
A: Apply Online by clicking HERE!
Q: What is the application deadline?
A: We do not have an application deadline. The Admissions Committee will begin review of applicants in January, and applicants with completed application packets will be reviewed first.
Q: What is the application fee?
A: U.S. Residents: $30, International Applicants: $75
Q: How much is the stipend worth?
A: $25,000/year + Benefits Package
Q: How does the Basic Biomedical Science Curriculum (BBSC) work?
A: The BBSC consists of required courses in biochemistry, cell biology and molecular biology/genetics as well as statistics, ethics and several lab rotations (in any area you choose—not just pharmacology). Electives are available in various areas, including Pharmacology and Toxicology. Salary support for first year students is provided by the BBSC. After the first year, salaries are arranged by the specific graduate program of interest.
Q: How many students does the Pharmacology & Toxicology department admit each year?
A: This varies, but we normally take in 4-5 Ph.D. students each year through our generic first year curriculum—the BBSC.
Contact Information:
| Kenneth M. Johnson, Jr., Ph.D. | Caley A. Satterfield, M.Ed. |
| Graduate Program Director | Graduate Program Coordinator |
| Email: kmjohnso@utmb.edu | Phone: 409.772.9626 |
| Email: casatter@utmb.edu |