Translational Science
Doctor of Philosophy
Translational science is an interdisciplinary joint doctoral program offered by the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, the University of Texas at San Antonio, and the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, in collaboration with the University of Texas School of Public Health, San Antonio Regional Campus.
For More Information
Campus address: Pharmacy Building (PHR) 4.220A, phone (512) 471-6590, fax (512) 471-4066; campus mail code: A1900
Mailing address: The University of Texas at Austin, Graduate Program, College of Pharmacy, 2409 University Avenue A1900, Austin TX 78712
E-mail: swcrouch@austin.utexas.edu
URL: http://www.utexas.edu/pharmacy/edutrain/graduate.html
Facilities for Graduate Work
State-of-the-art research facilities are available for graduate education. Laboratories are equipped with the latest instrumentation and specialized support units for research in all of the areas of study mentioned below. Research space on the Austin campus is located in two pharmacy buildings, the Biomedical Engineering Building, the Dell Pediatric Research Institute, and the Animal Resources Center. In San Antonio, basic laboratory and clinical research space is available in the McDermott Building on the campus of the University of Texas Health Science Center, and at affiliated institutions. Laboratories and offices on both campuses are outfitted with wired and wireless connections for Internet and library access. Students in both Austin and San Antonio have access to extensive electronic journal holdings through the University Libraries Web site, http://www.lib.utexas.edu . In addition to these facilities, students will have access to facilities at the partner institutions.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, one of fifteen components in the University of Texas System, consists of five schools: the School of Medicine, Dental School, School of Nursing, School of Health Professions, and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The UT Health Science Center has become the primary training site for health professionals serving the south Texas region.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is the second largest university in the UT System and one of the state’s fastest growing public universities. It is designated by the United States Department of Education as a Hispanic-serving institution.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is comprised of six schools, including the School of Public Health. The School of Public Health in Houston coordinates programs at regional campuses in Dallas, San Antonio, El Paso, Austin, and Brownsville. This statewide presence makes the School of Public Health a pivotal public health resource for Texas.
Areas of Study
The College of Pharmacy offers graduate study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in translational science. Students will select a TS1 or TS2 track based on research experience and interest, and in consultation with the graduate adviser from the student’s primary institution and/or the student’s supervising professor. An individualized educational plan will be developed for each student. More information is available from the graduate adviser.
Graduate Studies Committee
The following faculty members served on the Graduate Studies Committee in the spring semester 2013.
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Andrew Ellington Carlton K Erickson Christopher R Frei Rueben A Gonzales R A Harris Jim M Koeller |
Yui-Wing F Lam Karen L Rascati Nathan P Wiederhold Robert O Williams III James P Wilson |
Admission Requirements
Prospective students applying to the translational science PhD program must have a master’s or professional degree (MD, DDS, or PharmD) prior to enrollment in the program. Students are admitted to the program upon recommendation of the translational science admission committee, comprised of representatives from each partner institution’s Graduate Studies Committee.