Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers a wide range of programs across various schools, including the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Long School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, School of Health Professions, and School of Nursing.

Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

• Biomedical Engineering: Master of Science (M.S.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Biomedical Data Science
• Cancer Prevention
• Cell Systems and Anatomy: Master of Science (M.S.)
• Dental Hygiene
• Dental Science: Advanced Education in General Dentistry, Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics
• Drug Discovery & Development
• Health Sciences
• Immunology & Infection
• Integrated Biomedical Sciences: Biochemical Mechanisms in Medicine, Biology of Aging, Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics & Molecular Medicine, Molecular Immunology & Microbiology, Neuroscience, Physiology & Pharmacology
• Medical Health Physics
• Medical Physics: Graduate Certificate in Medical Physics
• Nursing Science
• Personalized Molecular Medicine
• Pre-Professional Certificate
• Radiological Sciences
• Translational Science: Certificate in Translational Science, Master of Science (M.S.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Long School of Medicine

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
• Master of Deaf Education and Hearing Science

School of Dentistry

• Doctor of Dental Surgery
• International Dentist Education Program (IDEP)
• Advanced Dental Education: Advanced Education in General Dentistry, Dental Clinical Specialty Foundations, Dental Public Health, Endodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics
• Dental Hygiene: Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Entry Level Track, Degree Completion Track

School of Health Professions

• Communication Sciences and Disorders: Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology, Certificate in Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Emergency Health Sciences: Bachelor of Science in Emergency Health Sciences, EMT Basic, EMT Paramedic
• Health Sciences
• Imaging Sciences
• Medical Laboratory Sciences: Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Medical Sciences
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy
• Physician Assistant Studies
• Physical Therapy
• Respiratory Care: Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care, Master of Science in Respiratory Care

School of Nursing

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
• Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)
• Master of Science in Nursing - Direct Entry
• Post-Graduate Certificate
• Nursing Science
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): Post-BSN to DNP, Post-BSN to DNP - Nurse Anesthesia, Post-MSN to DNP

The University of Texas at San Antonio School of Public Health

• Master of Public Health: Health Systems in the Community Context (HSCC), Epidemiology Concentration, Public Health Practice and Administration (PHPA)
• Dual Degree M.D./M.P.H. Program
• Graduate Certificate in Public Health

Pre-Professional Certificate Program

Overview

The Pre-Professional Graduate Certificate Program is a one-year, full-time, post-baccalaureate graduate certificate program designed for applicants interested in pursuing a career in medicine. The program aims to strengthen biomedical knowledge, enhance professionalism skills, and improve qualifications for future application to medical school.

Admission Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status
• Completed online application
• Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Baccalaureate degree in a relevant discipline
• One year each of General Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physics, with accompanying labs, and a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Curriculum vitae/resume
• Statement of purpose (Personal Statement)
• One essay based on a topic stated on the application form
• Three letters of recommendation from science or math college-level faculty or health professionals

Certificate Requirements

• The program consists of nine courses (21 semester credit hours)
• Students must earn a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 to receive a program certificate
• Starting in the Fall 2025 semester, any student receiving a "D" and/or "F" grade will be dismissed from the program

Sample Plan of Study

The program provides advanced preparation in two core areas: graduate-level coursework in subjects relevant to the medical school curriculum and preparation for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).

Objectives/Program Outcomes

• Demonstration of an in-depth understanding of the biological basis of health and disease
• Preparation for achieving minimum standards on the MCAT
• Provision of access to one-on-one advisement on applying to medical school and the medical profession as a career
• Participation in learning outside the classroom through extracurricular activities

Courses

• CSAT 5022: Clinically-Oriented Human Anatomy
• CSAT 5041: Neuroanatomy
• CSAT 5045: Pre-Medical Biochemistry
• CSAT 5046: Clinical Seminars
• CSAT 5060: Human Histology
• CSAT 5070: Introduction to Mechanisms of Disease
• MICR 5051: Intro To Immunology
• PHAR 6021: Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics
• PHYL 5028: Fundamentals of Physiology