Program Quick Facts
Overview
The MS in Medical Sciences degree prepares future researchers to bridge the interface between patient care and bench research, interact effectively with the spectrum of healthcare providers and community members, and function efficiently within large research teams. The curriculum is flexible and designed to provide a strong foundation in biological sciences along with scholarly activities that will encourage team-oriented projects, enhance interdisciplinary communication, develop leadership skills, and provide the foundation for a broad understanding of scientific, medical, and regulatory issues.
Admission is based on undergraduate and academic records, research experience, and letters of recommendation. Students who join the program are allowed to select one of our two sites: Bryan/College Station campus or Houston. The two locations provide different cultures and environments, both with equivalent resources and coursework with which to pursue graduate studies in the medical sciences.
Admission is based on undergraduate and academic records, research experience, and letters of recommendation. Students who join the program are allowed to select one of our two sites: Bryan/College Station campus or Houston. The two locations provide different cultures and environments, both with equivalent resources and coursework with which to pursue graduate studies in the medical sciences.
Program Overview
The MS in Medical Sciences degree provides a deeper understanding of the medical sciences and prepares you for a career that spans between patient care and bench research. The curriculum is flexible and designed to provide a strong foundation in medical sciences along with scholarly activities that will encourage team-oriented projects, enhance interdisciplinary communication, develop leadership skills, and provide the foundation for a broad understanding of scientific, medical, and regulatory issues. A Master of Science degree in Medical Sciences will serve to enhance your coursework and other training to prepare you for success in medical school and/or a PhD program. Earn an advanced degree to increase your earning potential, job placement, and advancement in the future.
Graduate Skills
A strong foundation in biological sciences along with scholarly activities that will encourage
- Team-oriented projects
- Enhance interdisciplinary communication
- Develop leadership skills
- Provide the foundation for a broad understanding of scientific, medical, and regulatory issues
Admission Requirements
Please, make sure to fill out the application for Texas A&M University - Medical Sciences Program Application.
Two strong letters of recommendation indicating academic excellence, personal maturity, and exceptional motivation, as well as interest in the medical sciences, are an important part of the application.
The GRE scores (general or subject) are not required to apply to our program. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit proof of English proficiency according to the guidelines of the Office of Admissions.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is the most common test taken by applicants to our program
Two strong letters of recommendation indicating academic excellence, personal maturity, and exceptional motivation, as well as interest in the medical sciences, are an important part of the application.
The GRE scores (general or subject) are not required to apply to our program. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit proof of English proficiency according to the guidelines of the Office of Admissions.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is the most common test taken by applicants to our program
Specializations offered by Program
- Brain, Behavior, Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders
- Biomedical Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
- Cancer, Cell and Developmental Biology
- Cardiovascular, Lymphatic and Metabolic Disease
- Genetics, Genomics and Network Biology
- Infection, Immunity and Inflammation
Credit Requirement
A minimum of 32 semester credit hours of approved courses and research is required for the thesis option Master of Science degree.
A minimum of 36 semester credit hours of approved coursework is required for the Non-Thesis Option.
Ordinarily the student will devote the major portion of his or her time to work in one or two closely related fields. Other work will be in supporting fields of interest.
A minimum of 36 semester credit hours of approved coursework is required for the Non-Thesis Option.
Ordinarily the student will devote the major portion of his or her time to work in one or two closely related fields. Other work will be in supporting fields of interest.
Deadline
Application opens: Early August
Deadline: Rolling admission offers will occur in mid-April, mid-May, and mid-June.
Application closes: June 15
Deadline: Rolling admission offers will occur in mid-April, mid-May, and mid-June.
Application closes: June 15