The Program's goal is to prepare its graduates to function independently in both basic research and clinical investigation. Currently, approximately 90 students are enrolled in this program.
Admission is competitive.
Previously, accepted applicants earned a cumulative GPA of approximately 3.8, achieved average MCAT scores of 11.3, and had one to two years of research experience. D. students offers sufficient flexibility to complete all medical studies in three years. In addition, Baylor offers a Biomedical Engineering Program in conjunction with Rice University and a Structural and Computational Biology Program in conjunction with Rice University and the University of Houston. D. Program requires a minimum of six years to complete both degrees. D. students finish their training in seven to eight years.