by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in biological & biomedical sciences at SMU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SMU among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #199 out of 1,362 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 199 of 1,362 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Texas | 11 of 85 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 14 of 139 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 95 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
The biological & biomedical sciences area of study at SMU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 88 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 15 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Methodist University conferred 4 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
SMU is not currently ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,878 | $43,878 |
| Fees | $5,688 | $5,688 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 50% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at SMU are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Methodist University handed out 7 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
SMU has not been ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 29% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at SMU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at SMU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 95 |