PhD in Development, Disease Models and Therapeutics

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is a private, independent health sciences center founded in 1900 and located within the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical complex. The institution combines rigorous medical and graduate education with extensive clinical affiliations and research activity, benefiting from over $400 million in annual research support and more than 90 research and patient-care centers.

BCM offers focused programs across medicine, biomedical sciences, public health and allied health fields, with strong emphasis on translational research and interprofessional collaboration. Learners gain clinical experience through affiliations with eight distinguished teaching hospitals and access to cutting-edge facilities. The college’s values—respect, integrity, innovation, teamwork and excellence—underscore an environment that supports ethical practice, inclusion and mentorship for trainees and researchers.

International and domestic students seeking careers in health sciences will find Baylor’s combination of high-impact research, patient-care opportunities and professional development compelling. The college’s location in Houston provides abundant clinical and research placements, while dedicated student services and a collaborative culture help prepare graduates for leadership roles in healthcare, research and community service worldwide.

The PhD in Development, Disease Models and Therapeutics at Baylor College of Medicine is a 3-year program that trains students to bridge the gap between basic scientific research and medicine. It's for students who want to become innovative scientists in the field of development, disease models, and therapeutics.

The curriculum includes foundational courses, programmatic core courses, and student-choice electives, covering topics like cellular biology, genetics, and biostatistics. Students will also participate in a four-course series on the Responsible Conduct of Research and attend lecture series by faculty and visiting experts.

Graduates can pursue careers as Developmental Biologists, Disease Modelers, Therapeutics Researchers, Research Scientists, or Science Editors, working in industries like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or academia, with employers such as research institutions, hospitals, or government agencies.