Program Overview

School of Health Professions

The School of Health Professions at the University of Texas Medical Branch offers various programs for students pursuing a career in healthcare.

SHP Doctor of Clinical Nutrition

The Doctor of Clinical Nutrition program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in clinical nutrition.

Tuition and Fee Sheet Details per Semester Hour

The tuition and fee sheet details for the SHP Doctor of Clinical Nutrition program are as follows:

• 1 Credit Hour:
  • Tuition: $475.00
  • ID Badge: $20.00
  • Campus Security Fee: $10.00
  • Library Acquisition Fee: $219.00
  • Registration Fee: $30.00
  • Student Center Fee: $30.00
  • Educational Technology Infrastructure: $55.00
  • New Student Orientation Fee: $145.00
  • Liability Insurance: $2.74
  • Distance Education Fee: $68.00
  • Total: $1,054.74
• 2 Credit Hour:
  • Tuition: $950.00
  • ID Badge: $20.00
  • Campus Security Fee: $10.00
  • Library Acquisition Fee: $219.00
  • Registration Fee: $30.00
  • Student Center Fee: $30.00
  • Educational Technology Infrastructure: $55.00
  • New Student Orientation Fee: $145.00
  • Liability Insurance: $2.74
  • Distance Education Fee: $136.00
  • Total: $1,597.74
• 3 Credit Hour:
  • Tuition: $1,425.00
  • ID Badge: $20.00
  • Campus Security Fee: $10.00
  • Library Acquisition Fee: $219.00
  • Registration Fee: $30.00
  • Student Center Fee: $30.00
  • Educational Technology Infrastructure: $55.00
  • New Student Orientation Fee: $145.00
  • Liability Insurance: $2.74
  • Distance Education Fee: $204.00
  • Total: $2,140.74
• 4 Credit Hour:
  • Tuition: $1,900.00
  • ID Badge: $20.00
  • Campus Security Fee: $10.00
  • Library Acquisition Fee: $219.00
  • Registration Fee: $30.00
  • Student Center Fee: $30.00
  • Educational Technology Infrastructure: $55.00
  • New Student Orientation Fee: $145.00
  • Liability Insurance: $2.74
  • Distance Education Fee: $272.00
  • Total: $2,683.74
• 5 Credit Hour:
  • Tuition: $2,375.00
  • ID Badge: $20.00
  • Campus Security Fee: $10.00
  • Library Acquisition Fee: $219.00
  • Registration Fee: $30.00
  • Student Center Fee: $30.00
  • Educational Technology Infrastructure: $55.00
  • New Student Orientation Fee: $145.00
  • Liability Insurance: $2.74
  • Distance Education Fee: $340.00
  • Total: $3,226.74
• 6 Credit Hour:
  • Tuition: $2,850.00
  • ID Badge: $20.00
  • Campus Security Fee: $10.00
  • Library Acquisition Fee: $219.00
  • Registration Fee: $30.00
  • Student Center Fee: $30.00
  • Educational Technology Infrastructure: $55.00
  • New Student Orientation Fee: $145.00
  • Liability Insurance: $2.74
  • Distance Education Fee: $408.00
  • Total: $3,769.74
• 7 Credit Hour:
  • Tuition: $3,325.00
  • ID Badge: $20.00
  • Campus Security Fee: $10.00
  • Library Acquisition Fee: $219.00
  • Registration Fee: $30.00
  • Student Center Fee: $30.00
  • Educational Technology Infrastructure: $55.00
  • New Student Orientation Fee: $145.00
  • Liability Insurance: $2.74
  • Distance Education Fee: $476.00
  • Total: $4,312.74
• 8 Credit Hour:
  • Tuition: $3,800.00
  • ID Badge: $20.00
  • Campus Security Fee: $10.00
  • Library Acquisition Fee: $219.00
  • Registration Fee: $30.00
  • Student Center Fee: $30.00
  • Educational Technology Infrastructure: $55.00
  • New Student Orientation Fee: $145.00
  • Liability Insurance: $2.74
  • Distance Education Fee: $544.00
  • Total: $4,855.74
• 9 Credit Hour:
  • Tuition: $4,275.00
  • ID Badge: $20.00
  • Campus Security Fee: $10.00
  • Library Acquisition Fee: $219.00
  • Registration Fee: $30.00
  • Student Center Fee: $30.00
  • Educational Technology Infrastructure: $55.00
  • New Student Orientation Fee: $145.00
  • Liability Insurance: $2.74
  • Distance Education Fee: $612.00
  • Total: $5,398.74
• 10 Credit Hour:
  • Tuition: $4,750.00
  • ID Badge: $20.00
  • Campus Security Fee: $10.00
  • Library Acquisition Fee: $219.00
  • Registration Fee: $30.00
  • Student Center Fee: $30.00
  • Educational Technology Infrastructure: $55.00
  • New Student Orientation Fee: $145.00
  • Liability Insurance: $2.74
  • Distance Education Fee: $680.00
  • Total: $5,941.74
• 11 Credit Hour:
  • Tuition: $5,225.00
  • ID Badge: $20.00
  • Campus Security Fee: $10.00
  • Library Acquisition Fee: $219.00
  • Registration Fee: $30.00
  • Student Center Fee: $30.00
  • Educational Technology Infrastructure: $55.00
  • New Student Orientation Fee: $145.00
  • Liability Insurance: $2.74
  • Distance Education Fee: $748.00
  • Total: $6,484.74
• 12 Credit Hour:
  • Tuition: $5,700.00
  • ID Badge: $20.00
  • Campus Security Fee: $10.00
  • Library Acquisition Fee: $219.00
  • Registration Fee: $30.00
  • Student Center Fee: $30.00
  • Educational Technology Infrastructure: $55.00
  • New Student Orientation Fee: $145.00
  • Liability Insurance: $2.74
  • Distance Education Fee: $816.00
  • Total: $7,027.74
• 13 Credit Hour:
  • Tuition: $6,175.00
  • ID Badge: $20.00
  • Campus Security Fee: $10.00
  • Library Acquisition Fee: $219.00
  • Registration Fee: $30.00
  • Student Center Fee: $30.00
  • Educational Technology Infrastructure: $55.00
  • New Student Orientation Fee: $145.00
  • Liability Insurance: $2.74
  • Distance Education Fee: $884.00
  • Total: $7,570.74
• 14 Credit Hour:
  • Tuition: $6,650.00
  • ID Badge: $20.00
  • Campus Security Fee: $10.00
  • Library Acquisition Fee: $219.00
  • Registration Fee: $30.00
  • Student Center Fee: $30.00
  • Educational Technology Infrastructure: $55.00
  • New Student Orientation Fee: $145.00
  • Liability Insurance: $2.74
  • Distance Education Fee: $952.00
  • Total: $8,113.74
• 15 Credit Hour:
  • Tuition: $7,125.00
  • ID Badge: $20.00
  • Campus Security Fee: $10.00
  • Library Acquisition Fee: $219.00
  • Registration Fee: $30.00
  • Student Center Fee: $30.00
  • Educational Technology Infrastructure: $55.00
  • New Student Orientation Fee: $145.00
  • Liability Insurance: $2.74
  • Distance Education Fee: $1,020.00
  • Total: $8,656.74

SHP Course Related Fees

Other charges include:

• Graduation Fee: $202.00
• Late Registration Fee: $100.00 (any student registering on or after the first class day)
• Late Payment Fee: $100.00 (any student paying fees after the payment deadlines)
• Lab fees and course-related fees vary by course

Distance Education Fee

The Distance Education Fee is only applied to online courses at $68.00 per credit hour enrolled.

Proctoring Fees

UTMB does not charge a fee for verification of student identity at UTMB facilities. However, for exams that are administered online or remotely, it is required that UTMB verify student identity. While UTMB does not charge a fee for this service, there may be additional fees for proctored examinations or other proctored activities charged by non-UTMB facilities or by non-UTMB proctors such as ProctorU. These fees are the responsibility of and must be paid directly by the student to the facility or proctor.

Liability Insurance

Liability insurance is mandatory for all students.

Mandatory Fees Descriptions

Mandatory fees include:

• ID Badge
• Campus Security Fee
• Library Acquisition Fee
• Registration Fee
• Student Center Fee
• Educational Technology Infrastructure
• New Student Orientation Fee
• Liability Insurance
• Distance Education Fee

Other Programs

The School of Health Professions also offers the following programs:

• SHP Undergraduate
• SHP Master of Occupational Therapy, Master of Health Professions, Master of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Master of Transfusion Medicine, and Non-Degree Seeking
• SHP Master of Science and Dietetic Internship
• SHP Master of Pathologist Assistant
• SHP Master of Science in Respiratory Therapy
• SHP Degree Advancement Master of Science in Respiratory Therapy
• SHP Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
• SHP Doctor of Occupational Therapy and Entry Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy
• SHP Doctor of Physical Therapy