Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Medicine

A discipline of Ph.D. in Integrated Biomedical Sciences

The Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Medicine (CGM) discipline provides a gateway to all basic, medical, and translational research by emphasizing the importance of cell, molecular, and systems biology approaches to study the foundations of life, health, and human disease.

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Academics

Our curriculum is designed to provide students with the fundamental concepts, problem solving skills, and advanced insights necessary to navigate successfully through their research projects. 

Admissions

Acceptance into the IBMS program requires a bachelor's degree with a final GPA of 3.0 or above and 3 letters of recommendation.

Research

Investigators use multi-disciplinary approaches to solve a wide variety of biomedical problems, often resulting in important outcomes that translate into important clinical insights. 

Student Life

Students receive a stipend of $30,000. Tuition, fees, and basic student health insurance are covered by the program.

Faculty

Dynamic, well-funded faculty from numerous basic science and clinical departments with common research interests.

Student Directory

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Important Dates

Dec
01
Priority Application Deadline
Jan
01
Final Application Deadlie

Contact us

For information on Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Medicine Discipline, please contact:
P. Renee Yew, Ph.D, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Medicine Discipline Director
yew@uthscsa.edu
210-562-4150
Jessica Navarro, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Medicine Discipline Coordinator
navarroj3@uthscsa.edu
210-562-4141
For information on the IBMS Ph.D program, please contact:
Michael Berton, Ph.D, IBMS Program Director
berton@uthscsa.edu
Donna Navarro, MS, IBMS Assistant Director
navarrod3@uthscsa.edu

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree and relevant advance coursework
  • GPA no lower than 3.0
  • Submit transcripts to Office of the Registrar

Tuition and fees

Students receive a stipend of $35,000. Tuition, fees, and basic student health insurance are covered by the program.

Resources

The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is proud to partner with the Texas Higher Education Board in helping students develop and build on skills employers value and seek out in job candidates.

Career Paths and Marketable Skills

Dr. Liz Fisher, alum, Class of 2017

The faculty were supportive and helpful, and I had access to the resources I needed to finish my project. The access to the faculty was really important to help me finish my degree more quickly.

Dr. Liz Fisher, alum, Class of 2017