Graduate School Catalog
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center ranks among the top academic medical centers in the world. Its faculty, who are responsible for an array of groundbreaking biomedical advances, are respected for their dedication to teaching and training. Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences educates biomedical scientists, counselors, engineers, and communicators, preparing them for leadership roles in a variety of rapidly changing professional fields.
This is a general information publication only. It is not intended to, nor does it, contain all regulations that relate to students. This catalog, although revised periodically, cannot always reflect up-to-the-minute changes or developments in programs of Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Contents of the catalog are therefore subject to revision without notice. Changes will become effective whenever the proper authority so determines and will apply to both prospective students and those already enrolled.
Content
Administrative Information
Rules and Regulations, Table of Contents, Administrative
Officers, Campus Map, Building List
Introduction
Foreword, Graduate School Faculty, Accreditation, Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP), Description, and Requirements
Student Information
Section 1 (pgs 4-11)
Degree Programs, Calendar, Admissions, Registration, Special Graduate Students, Concurrent Enrollment, Courses, Grades
Section 2 (pgs 11-15)
Retention, Probation and Dismissal, Withdrawal, Leave of Absence and Readmission, Requirements for Graduate Degree
Section 3 (pgs 15-20)
Expenses, Refunds, Financial Aid
Section 4 (pgs 20-25)
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, Organizations, Miscellaneous Information
Biomedical Communications Program
Biomedical Engineering Program
Division of Basic Science
Division Objectives, Admission Requirements, Facilities, Financial Assistance, Curriculum, Degree Requirements, Course Descriptions
Genetics and Development Program
Molecular Microbiology Program
General Information
UT Southwestern History, Facilities and Services, Special Programs and Endowments
Index of Graduate School Faculty
This is a general information publication only. It is not intended to, nor does it, contain all regulations that relate to students. This catalog, although revised periodically, cannot always reflect up-to-the-minute changes or developments in programs of Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Contents of the catalog are therefore subject to revision without notice. Changes will become effective whenever the proper authority so determines and will apply to both prospective students and those already enrolled.
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center reserves the right to withdraw courses at any time and change tuition or fees, rules, calendar, curriculum, degree programs, degree requirements, graduation procedures and any other requirement affecting students. The provisions of this catalog do not constitute a contract, express or implied, between any applicant, student or faculty member and The University of Texas System, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center or Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
It is the goal of The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center that its campus be accessible to people with physical disabilities and free from unnecessary physical barriers. Individual requests for accommodations will be reviewed by the program to which the student applies and, if necessary, by the campus wide Rehabilitation Task Force, which may be contacted through the Office of the Registrar. The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a component of The University of Texas System and is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System.
To the extent provided by applicable law, no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by The University of Texas System or any of its component institutions on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.
Rules and Regulations UT System Board of Regents Part Two, Chapter I, Section 6