Students

Faculty

Alumni

• The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) comprises more than 260 faculty and approximately 290 graduate students (Graduate Student Organization)
• Specialized training is offered through 8 different GSBS PhD programs (Degree Programs) while collaborative, interdisciplinary research exposes our students to a range of approaches in addressing biomedical problems.
• A GSBS career writing studio and career development activities to support short- and long-term success of our trainees

Student Life

• Average time to PhD completion is shorter than the national average
• An unsurpassed atmosphere of collegiality and community among students, faculty, and staff
• A variety of student organizations have a presence on campus, including the Graduate Student Organization

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Benefits

• Salary of $31,500 plus benefits and tuition for qualifying students in 2022
• Over $125,000 in GSBS student awards and scholarships given annually

Facilities & Faculty

• State of the art research facilities
• UTMB 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 campus
• Nationally and internationally recognized faculty across a range of disciplines
• The GSBS Writing Studio with PhD level staff with experience in grant writing, manuscript preparation, etc. to help you through your graduate school journey
• Numerous resources to promote the physical and mental well-being of our students, including the alumni field house and student counseling and psychological services
  

Location

• UTMB Living
  
• Low 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