About Medicine (MD) at Texas A&M University
In the US, medicine is a graduate professional degree: the Doctor of Medicine (MD) is studied after a bachelor’s degree, followed by residency training.
At Texas A&M University (QS World University Rankings 2026: #144) in College Station, Medicine (MD) is one of the subject areas international students choose most. Texas A&M is one of the largest universities in the US by enrolment, based in College Station, Texas.
Degree levels for Medicine (MD)
- MD — typical length in the US: 4 years
Program names, specialisations and exact length differ by department — check the official program page before applying.
Admission requirements for Medicine (MD) at Texas A&M
- MD: a bachelor’s degree with pre-medical coursework and the MCAT. Many US medical schools admit very few international applicants — check the school’s international policy first.
- English: TOEFL iBT around 80–100 or IELTS Academic 6.5–7.0 (requirements vary by program).
Fees and funding
University tuition (undergraduate, university-wide): Approx. $35,000 – $50,000 per year (non-resident / international undergraduate tuition; varies by program). Graduate and professional fees for Medicine (MD) are set separately by the school. Limited merit scholarships for international undergraduates; graduate students can apply for teaching and research assistantships.
Careers and work after graduation
F-1 graduates can apply for up to 12 months of OPT. Some programs in this field are STEM-designated — check the program’s CIP code to see if the STEM OPT extension applies.
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