The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s establishment came to be in 1941 as part of the University of Texas. Ranked as the top hospital for cancer care in the country by U.S. News & World Report, MD Anderson is the first of its kind to combine cancer education, research, and treatment.
Highlights
| University Type | Public University |
| Campus Setting | Urban |
| Establishment Year | 1941 |
| No. of Campuses | 1 |
| No. of Residence Halls | No |
| Cost of Attendance | $2,000 per semester (15 credit hour) |
| Applications Accepted | Online |
| Intake Type | Annual, Fall |
| Mode of Program | Online, Weekend and Hybrid |
University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Programs, Campus and Residence
- School of Health Professions at MD Anderson offers 12-degree programs in allied health services at UG and PG levels. GSBS (Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences) offers MS and Ph. D programs in a broad spectrum of biomedical sciences to international students.
- MD Anderson is situated in the heart of the Texas Medical Center. The GSBS campus is considered to be among the world's largest and best-equipped facilities for biomedical science training and clinical research.
- International students are not offered residence at MD Anderson. However, 2 well-equipped, separate apartment complexes at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston consider accommodation requests of enrolled students.
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University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Admissions Process
- Application: International applicants can apply online. For SPH apply online at https://apply.uth.tmc.edu/psp/applyuth/APPLYUTH/CS_20/h/?tab=UT_CS_NVT_APPLY_SIGNON while GSBS candidates have to register at https://utgsbs.embark.com/auth/login.
- Application deadline:
- Application Deadline for UG courses at SHP (Fall 2019 intake): May 1.
- MS in Diagnostics Genetics: September 15 – April 1 for Fall intake.
- Application deadlines for MS Radiological Sciences: May 1 – October 15.
- Deadline for receipt of all application materials for Ph.D. at GSBS is December 1, 2019.
- MS program in Biomedical Sciences is April 1, 2020.
- General requirements: Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0, official academic transcripts, TOEFL Score, GRE score (for Graduate Programs), personal essay, recommendations.
- Additional requirements: CV/Resume, research statement, list of published work, passport copy, insurance documentation, and valid student Visa.
- English Proficiency Test: Minimum English test scores required for admission are given below:
| English proficiency tests | Score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 (UG) 95 (PG) |
| TOEFL (pBT) | 550 |
University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Cost of Attendance
For international students, the Cost of attendance includes expenses like tuition fee, accommodation, books & material and travel. The details of these expenses are mentioned below:
Tuition fee
The estimated Tuition fee per semester (for 15 credit hours) is tabulated below:
| Institute | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| SHP | 8250 |
| GSBS | 9,555 |
Accommodation Cost
| Housing Phase | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Phase I | 600 – 945 |
| Phase II | 745 – 1,150 |
| Phase III | 820 – 1,250 |
Other Expenses
| Type of Expense | Cost (USD)/month |
|---|---|
| Room and Board | 1,702.00 |
| Transport | 222.00 |
| Miscellaneous | 275.00 |
| Total | 2,199.00 |
Financial Aid
Merit-based scholarships are offered to international students studying in SHP and GSBS. These scholarships offer awards to freshman students.
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University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Scholarships
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jagdish Bhagwati Fellowship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Comindware Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 3.7 L/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 18.4 L/Yr$20,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 4.6 L/Yr$5,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Admissions
Application Portal: https://uth.edu/registrar/applicants/application-forms.htm
Early Action Deadlines
Important Date: November1 (Application deadline)Important Date: April1 (Application results)Regular Decision Deadlines
Important Date: January15 (Application deadline)Important Date: April1 (Application results)
Attendance Cost
The table shows average yearly cost of attendance for international students. Amount may vary with the course opted, nature of accommodation, and personal spending habits of a candidate.Check Program wise Fees
University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Accreditations
Faculty
| Total Faculty | Full Time | Part Time | Graduate Assistants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 314 | 308 | 6 | - |
University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Campus Location
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