Prospective Students Opportunity: The Conacyt-ConTex Doctoral Fellowship See what students are working on ... What our alumni are doing with their UTMB degree ... UTMB GSBS recruitment and admissions embraces diversity and inclusion, read our statement here ... Students Faculty Alumni Why Choose UTMB? The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) comprises more than 255 faculty and 285 graduate students (Graduate Student Organization)Our research is broad and inclusive, ranging from neuroscience to public health, and many things between (Degree Programs) Student LifeFor those students entering the Basic Biomedical Sciences Curriculum, a specially designed, integrated curriculum that allows you to complete your PhD sooner than the national averageAn unsurpassed atmosphere of collegiality and community among students, faculty, and staffRoughly 1:1 faculty-to-student ratio. The typical lab has two or fewer graduate students, meaning you receive individual attentionA variety of student organizations have a presence on campus, including the Graduate Student Organization Students & Alumni HighlightsOur students have the opportunity to pursue research in 14 different graduate programs. We also offer combined MD-PhD and dual MPH/PhD degrees. Click here to read about the exciting research of our graduate studentsOur alumni pursue a variety of careers, including academia and research, biotech, pharma, business management, administration, and more. In celebration of the GSBS’s 50th year, a new alumni highlight will be posted online each month. Click here to view the 2019 alumni highlights. UTMB Data Reference CardPlease click here to view the latest UTMB reference card, which features information about UTMB’s students, faculty, alumni, and more. BenefitsGenerous salary ($31,500 in 2021), paid tuition and fees coverage, and comprehensive health insurance, with dental, vision, and dependent coverage available at low cost; for those who qualifyStudent awards and scholarships, with $280,548 awarded during the 2017-2018 academic yearAccess to the Alumni Field House, featuring basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts, pool, softball fields, exercise equipment, and moreFacilities & FacultyUTMB is home to the Galveston National Lab, one of only two National Laboratories with Biosafety Level 4 (BSL4) capabilities located on a U.S. university campusOutstanding research facilities and nationally and internationally recognized facultyOur faculty come from a wide variety of background with expertise in biology, chemistry, statistics, demographicsThe Moody Medical Library is a quiet place to study, has access to the medical journal and books students and faculty need for their research, and is staffed by professional librarians always available to help LocationLow cost of living on a semi-tropical island (http://www.galveston.com/)UTMB is part of the Gulf Coast Consortia, a collaborative group of seven institutions sharing facilities, resources, and allowing students access to courses across several campuses Proximity to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world; the Center comprises both medical facilities and research centers Applying to Graduate School IMPORTANT DATE: Review of applications begins November 1st. The application must be submitted online. For Fall, the portal is open to apply on the 15th of August. Graduate assistantships are available to those who qualify. Prospective Students Home page list Instructions to Apply Presidential Scholars Request for Information Online Application Mentoring Portal Other Important Information Student OrganizationsCommittee for Career DevelopmentStudent Government Association Society of Sigma Xi Graduate Student Organization About Programs & CurriculaDegree ProgramsGSBS Course Offerings by ProgramStudent Presentation VideosConacyt-ConTex Doctoral Fellowship Campus InformationStudent Center Tour and Campus MapEnrollment ServicesFacilitiesFacts About UTMBOffice of International AffairsStudent LifeStudent Health & Student CounselingUniversity Student Services Living in GalvestonGalveston Living, Communities & Schools