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The Medical Sciences graduate program prepares future scientists with the expertise to address critical healthcare challenges. With mentorship from faculty, students conduct innovative research while completing customized coursework. Scholars can concentrate their studies on pressing biomedical issues such as infectious diseases, cancer, neurological conditions, addiction and mental health disorders, cardiovascular illnesses, and more. Students are anticipated to publish their novel research in reputable scientific journals and influence their field of study. Participation in scientific conferences, professional networking, and leadership development within Texas A&M and scientific organizations is encouraged. A dynamic Graduate Student Organization (GSO) offers professional growth opportunities through research events, seminars, and serves as a platform for student governance and program feedback.
You are an international graduate applicant if you:
are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States (or applicant for permanent residency)
AND
you have not graduated from a Texas high school after three years in residence in Texas
AND
hold a bachelor’s or professional degree (or equivalent)
English proficiency can also be demonstrated by:
Minimum TOEFL i-BT score of 80 (in person or Home Edition) from a test date within two years (Texas A&M University does not accept the MyBest TOEFL score), or
Minimum TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5, or
Minimum IELTS Academic test score of 6.0 overall band (Texas A&M University does not accept the IELTS General test), or
GRE Verbal Reasoning score of at least 146 (subject to departmental approval), or
GMAT Verbal Score of at least 22 (subject to departmental approval), or
Acquiring alternative verification during the admission process from the Graduate and Professional School via a departmental request.