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Discover your future with us!
At the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, we’re shaping the next generation of scientists and health professionals in an innovative, diverse, and collaborative research environment that sparks creativity and drives discovery.
Our close-knit community of students and faculty thrives on tackling big questions and making significant advancements in biomedical science. With cutting-edge research opportunities, state-of-the-art facilities, and vibrant student organizations, we’re dedicated to empowering you to explore, innovate, and lead.
Join us as we uncover tomorrow’s cures using today’s groundbreaking biotechnology. Your journey to making a difference starts here!
A Message from our Dean
Welcome to the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences! This is an exciting and pivotal time in your journey as a scientist, and we are honored to be a part of it. Graduate school is a transformative experience where your knowledge, professionalism, and skills will flourish in an environment designed to inspire creativity and discovery.
Here at the GSBS, we are committed to providing an enriching and supportive environment where curiosity drives discovery. Our faculty includes leading experts in their fields, ready to mentor and guide you through every step of your academic and research endeavors. Whether it’s through hands-on lab work, collaborative projects, or participation in student-led organizations, you’ll find countless opportunities to expand your horizons and build lasting connections.
We take pride in fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and innovation. Your unique perspectives and ideas are essential to our mission of advancing health and science for the betterment of society. Our goal is to help you succeed not just academically, but also as a compassionate and impactful member of the scientific community.
As you navigate this exciting chapter, know that we are here to support you every step of the way. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or for guidance. Welcome to the GSBS community—we’re thrilled to have you with us!
Brandt Schneider, Ph.D.
Dean, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
To create a collaborative and innovative academic environment that inspires and lays the foundation for new generations of biomedical scientists to realize their potential, commit to success and make discoveries that have major impact on treatment of diseases worldwide.
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) will be recognized nationally as a top-ranked health sciences university.
The Mission of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is to improve the health of people by providing educational opportunities for students and health care professionals, advancing knowledge through scholarship and research, and providing patient care and service.
In support of the institutional mission, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences strives to provide superior graduate education as well as leadership in increasing knowledge and understanding through scholarship and research. The mission of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is to educate the next generation of scientists and health-related professionals in a dynamic and productive research environment that fosters creativity and discovery.
In order to accomplish the mission, the faculty and staff of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences are committed to:
- providing the larger academic community, as well as future employers, with graduates who are highly competent, independent, ethical researchers and teachers
- demonstrating in all pursuits honesty, integrity, trustworthiness, and commitment to academic freedom
- ensuring that GSBS faculty, staff and students are supported in their efforts with state-of-the-art resources, facilities, and training opportunities
- serving as leaders in the community for the advancement of knowledge related to the basic biomedical and related health sciences
- ensuring an environment that values a diversity of people and ideas
