Information for Current Students
Curriculum
Student Directory
Current BMB student listing and contact information.
Student Awards:
Many of our students have won awards for the research they conducted here - we salute their accomplishments!
Scholarships:
Information on applying for prestigious fellowships and awards.
Requirements for the PHD degree:
Downloadable file detailing the challenges to be met before receiving the PhD degree.
Registrar:
Office of Enrollment Services at University of Texas Medical Branch
Qualifying Exam:
The BMB qualifying exam is a combination written exam and oral exam administered in the spring semester of the 2nd year to determine the student's mastery of the fundamental course work in his/her chosen field. The qualifying exam must be passed before admission to candidacy can be granted.
Admission to Candidacy:
The BMB Evaluation Committee evaluates the student's complete academic performance and presents its recommendation to the full faculty regarding the student's advancement to a PhD candidate.
Defense of Dissertation:
A dissertation describing the results of the student's original research is required of all candidates. This is a public presentation and defense before a Graduate Committee appointed by the Dean of the Graduate School.
