- Get to Know Us
- Find Where You Fit
- Supporting Your Progress
- Life in Aggieland
- Biomedical Sciences (BIMS) Graduate Program
- VTPP Graduate Courses
Get to Know Us
The Department of Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology (VTPP) provides graduate students with resources, opportunities, a collaborative and innovative research environment, mentorship, and opportunities for trainees to reach their full potential.
VTPP is a national leader in education and research, and we take great pride in our exceptionally talented, interactive team of faculty, students, and staff. For prospective students, the educational opportunities provided through the Biomedical Sciences (BIMS) Graduate Program are unrivaled. Your educational experience at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) and in VTPP will set a foundation upon which to build your advanced education in graduate and/or professional school that will be of benefit throughout your career.
Our goal is to prepare you to attain the best possible positions of leadership in education, research, and the community of science, locally and globally. As a graduate school within the oldest school of veterinary medicine in Texas, students receive rigorous scientific training in basic, translational, and clinical sciences while maintaining a focus on how discoveries impact the environment, as well as animal and human health. We follow a “OneHealth” approach to graduate student training.
In VTPP, graduate students learn from and work alongside scientists who are leaders in their fields. Our multi-disciplinary research engine drives collaboration and interactions between faculty and trainees, bringing diverse perspectives to bear on the most pressing questions in the biomedical sciences.
Find Where You Fit
Our interdisciplinary programs integrate related research across basic science, clinical departments, and academic centers. Because our faculty members have the freedom to join research emphasis areas based on their interests, rather than being locked into a departmental structure, trainees interact with faculty who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to their chosen field of study.
Supporting Your Progress
Research in VTPP is multidisciplinary, and we’re recognized internationally for research in toxicology, reproductive and developmental biology, cardiovascular biology, regenerative sciences, and bone biology. The department occupies extensive, modern facilities generously equipped with a full range of instrumentation required for research in cellular, molecular, developmental, and bone biology.
Modern gene editing facilities provide state-of-the-art technology to generate transgenic models in species such as mice, sheep, and goats that are used by many faculty and students. The high level of cooperation among the various departments within the VMBS and the Texas A&M scientific community provides access to unparalleled research facilities.
Life in Aggieland
No one expects to get rich while in graduate school. But, the comparatively low cost of living and abundant housing and entertainment options in Bryan/College Station (and the surrounding cities of Houston and Austin) ensures your student stipend can stretch even further.