Welcome to the Texas A&M University Life Sciences Network

At Texas A&M University, six graduate programs in the Life Sciences have come together to form a collaborate network to facilitate cross-disciplinary collaborations, join their outreach and recruitment efforts, build a graduate student community, and bring diversity to the institution.

The Texas A&M Life Sciences Network (LSN) represents the premier Ph.D. programs in the life sciences that collaborate on recruiting, orientation, programming, and graduate student support. These programs provide exceptional opportunities to pursue a Ph.D. degree across a wide breath of life science disciplines and represent the most stellar faculty and research programs on campus. The participating LSN programs represent all NIH T32 Training Grant programs, a national hallmark of program excellence.

Choosing a Life Science Ph.D. Program

Students in any LSN program can access training resources and facilities across the Texas A&M campus. However, each Ph.D. program is independently administered and varies in focus, curriculum, application due dates, and degree requirements. Prospective students should explore each participating LSN program.

Applying to an LSN Program

Each program administers its own admission process, although prospective students may apply to up to three programs. All programs evaluate applications using a holistic review. Programs in the LSN are partially supported by an NIGMS T32 Training Grant: Initiative for Maximizing Student Development and some programs have discipline specific NIH T32 Training Grants. GRE scores are not required by the programs. All LSN program applications are through Texas A&M’s GradCAS.

Applying to Multiple LSN Programs

Prospective students are encouraged to review each LSN program to identify the program that best meets their academic interests and career aspirations. Prospective students may apply to up to three programs each academic year. Each program will independently evaluate the applications. Prospective students who receive invitations from multiple programs to the in-person Life Sciences Graduate Recruitment Symposium, the programs will coordinate to allow the prospective students to meet with all interested programs.

When applying to multiple programs, make sure each application is unique and addresses your interest in each program. This will usually require separate application essays. Transcripts and letters of recommendation will also be submitted separately for each program.

Why Choose Texas A&M?

At Texas A&M University, graduate and professional students learn from faculty members who are respected experts at the top of their fields. They work together in state-of-the-art facilities to solve pressing global challenges. Through practical learning experiences, students gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel professionally in their chosen field.

If you value excellence, integrity and selfless service — and you want to lead positive change in the world — a graduate or professional program at Texas A&M could be right for you. Learn more about the Graduate and Professional School at Texas A&M University.

Upcoming events:

Feb. 2	LIFE SCIENCES GRADUATE RECRUITMENT SYMPOSIUM AGENDA
9:30 am – 12:00 pm	TAMU research cores tour – multiple locations Applicants only
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm	Program-specific time. Campus tour, extended lunch and/or break Applicants only
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Poster session & Research Core Showcase | Professional Head Shot Photography | Memorial Student Center – Bethancourt Ballroom
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm	Graduate student short oral presentations | TAMU Student Resources Showcase | Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center Ballroom
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm	Keynote address: guest speaker. Dr. Manu Platt, NIH-wide Center for Biomedical Engineering Technology Acceleration (BETA Center) |Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center Ballroom
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm	Banquet & Mingle – cash bar | Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center Ballroom