GSBS INFORMATION MATERIALS
- Many of the distinguishing features of GSBS are highlighted in this series of PowerPoint slides.
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Logos for Insertion into Powerpoint Slides
- GSBS Logo In Words
- GSBS Block
- UT-H Health Science Center Formal
- UT-H Health Science Center Informal
- UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Link to stock M. D. Anderson photographs on Media Center Web site
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GSBS SLIDE SHOW 1 (short presentation)
Individual slides from the short presentation:
- Aerial
photo 1 of Texas Medical Center
GSBS faculty and facilities are located throughout the world's largest medical center. - Aerial photo 2 of Texas Medical Center (alternate choice)
- Aerial photo 3 of Texas Medical Center (alternate choice)
- Diagram
of GSBS organization
The GSBS faculty of 500 members is drawn from the schools of the UT-Houston Health Science Center, the UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, and the Texas A&M University Institute of Biosciences and Technology. - List
of areas of research concentration
Research interests of the GSBS faculty cover the entire spectrum of the biomedical sciences. - List
of programs of study
Disciplinary programs are offered in 13 areas at the Ph.D. level and 3 at the Master's level. - Diagram
of Ph.D. degree requirements and financial support
The Ph.D. program is designed to be completed in four to five years. - Photo
of student meeting with advisors
Students may pursue their degree in a disciplinary program or construct their own interdisciplinary program of study. - Photo
of students and faculty discussing research
The GSBS curriculum emphasizes research training. - Table
of FY05 NIH funding
Combined NIH funding to the GSBS parent organizations, UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center and UT-Houston Health Science Center, is greater than to any institution in the state of Texas and ranks GSBS in the top 20 in the entire nation. - Table
of M.D./Ph.D. Program course of study
Thirty to thirty-five funded students participate in a six-year, integrated M.D./Ph.D. Program supported by the GSBS, the UT Medical School in Houston, and the UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. - Photo
of orientation week scene
Orientation week helps students get acquainted with the School and its components. - Student
housing photos
UT-Houston student housing is accessible, affordable, safe, and conveniently located next to the UT Recreation Center.
GSBS SLIDE SHOW 2 (extended presentation)
Individual slides from the extended presentation:
- List
of things to look for in a graduate school
These are the characteristics that define the quality of a graduate school. The following slides describe each of the qualities in GSBS.Faculty
- Diagram
of GSBS organization
The GSBS faculty of nearly 500 members is drawn from the schools of the UT-Houston Health Science Center, the UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, and the Texas A&M University Institute of Biosciences and Technology. - Pie
chart of faculty membership by institution
The distribution of the GSBS Faculty among the supporting institutions and schools is shown in this slide. - List
of areas of research concentration
Research interests of the GSBS faculty cover the entire spectrum of the biomedical sciences. - List
of programs of study
Disciplinary programs are offered in 13 areas at the Ph.D. level and 3 at the Master's level. - Table
of FY98 NIH funding
Combined NIH funding to the GSBS parent organizations, UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center and UT-Houston Health Science Center, is greater than to any institution in the state of Texas and ranks GSBS in the top 20 in the entire nation. - Description
of FY99 NIH funding
In FY 1999 the NIH made awards to over 2400 colleges, universities, research centers, and other institutions worldwide. Awards made to faculty in the GSBS parent organizations (UT MDACC and UTHSC-H) placed GSBS at or near the top in several categories. - Photo
of Dr. Ferid Murad
An example of the quality and commitment of the GSBS Faculty is Dr. Ferid Murad, 1998 Nobel Laureate in Physiology/Medicine and Chairman of the Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology at the UT-Houston Medical School. - Photos
of current and past presidents of scientific societies
Members of the GSBS Faculty have served as past and current presidents of some of the most prestigious scientific societies in the U.S.Facilities
- Aerial
photo of Texas Medical Center
GSBS faculty and facilities are located throughout the world's largest medical center. - Photograph
of the HAM- TMC Library Building
The Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library serves the entire population of the Texas Medical Center. Its collections include over 330,000 books and nearly 3,000 serial subscriptions. Access to its catalog and databases is available on-line.Students
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Graph of faculty membership and student enrollment
The faculty to student ratio at GSBS has remained approximately 1:1 during its entire history. - Figure
of student enrollment by degree program
The student body has doubled in size since 1980. Here is how students enrolled in 2000 were distributed among the degree programs of GSBS. - Table
of GSBS student body distribution
The diverse GSBS student body is distributed approximately equally between Texas residents, residents of other states, and international students. - Map
of distribution of U.S. students
This slide shows the geographic distribution of students from the United States who enrolled in 2000. - Map
of distribution of international students
This slide shows the geographic distribution of international students who enrolled in 2000.Degree Requirements
- Diagram
of Ph.D. degree requirements and financial support
The Ph.D. program is designed to be completed in four to five years. - List
of Ph.D. degree requirements
This slide describes the specific course, Program, examination, and dissertation requirements for the Ph.D. degree. - List
of area course requirements
Students in the Ph.D. program are required to take one course in each of four categories to satisfy the area course requirements. - Graph
of time to Ph.D. in life sciences
The time to degree at GSBS has remained relatively constant during its history at about 5-1/2 years while the national average for time to degree has risen steadily.Opportunites
- Photo
of student meeting with advisors
Students may pursue their degree in a disciplinary program or construct their own interdisciplinary program of study. - Photo
of students and faculty discussing research
The GSBS curriculum emphasizes research training. - Table
of M.D./Ph.D. Program course of study
Thirty-to thirty-five funded students participate in a six-year, integrated M.D./Ph.D. Program supported by the GSBS, the UT Medical School in Houston, and the UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. - List
of supplemental financial awards for GSBS students
Many opportunities exist for additional funding at the GSBS. These awards are competitive and available throughout the year. Also available are Teaching Assistantships and departmental training grants. - Photo
of student presenting poster
Awards are available to GSBS students to present first-author talks or posters at scientific meetings. - List
of additional training opportunities
Optional Teaching Assistantships at the graduate and undergraduate level and a variety of internships are available to GSBS students.Alumni
- List
of career opportunities for GSBS graduates
GSBS alumni have pursued a wide range of interesting career paths. - List
of postgraduate placements of recent GSBS graduates
GSBS graduates find postdoctoral positions and employment at a wide variety of prestigous institutions, companies and agencies. - Summary
of alumni satisfaction survey
Graduates from GSBS responded positively to an Alumni Satisfaction Survey conducted by The UT-Houston Office of Institutional Research in 1998.Houston
- Table
of cost of living index
Students' stipend dollars go further in Houston, with a cost of living index well below that of other major U.S. cities. - Photo
of Houston skyline
Houston is a culturally diverse community with excellent restaurants, museums, and an emphasis on the performing arts. Houston is also the home of professional athletic teams in baseball, basketball, football, and hockey. - View of Minute Maid
Park and downtown Houston
Located in downtown Houston, Minute Maid Park ss the home of the Houston Astros professional baseball team.Web Site
- Address
and logos of GSBS Web site
Visit our Web site for more information about the Graduate School.
