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.):
    • Data Science

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:
    • Traditional Track
    • Advanced Standing
  • Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences:
    • Traditional Track
    • Early Acceptance Program
• Medical Sciences
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy
• Physician Assistant Studies
• Physical Therapy
• Respiratory Care:
  • Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care:
    • Entry Track
    • Degree Advancement Track
  • Master of Science in Respiratory Care:
    • Entry Track
    • Degree Advancement Track
    • Early Acceptance Program

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

Course Descriptions

Dental Science (MSDS)

• MSDS 5020. Dental Biomed Core 1. 4 Credit Hours. The Biomedical Core Course provides a multidisciplinary approach to basic science instruction as it relates to the clinical practice of dentistry.
• MSDS 5021. Dental Biomed Core 2. 1 Credit Hour. This course is a continuation of MSDS 5020 Dental Biomedical Core Course 1.
• MSDS 5057. Research I Protocol Development and Design. 3 Credit Hours. The introductory course in research design and protocol development, limited to postdoctoral students enrolled in advanced education programs.
• MSDS 5090. Grad Research Methodology. 2 Credit Hours. This course is an introduction to methods and techniques used in dental research.
• MSDS 5121. Biostatistics. 1 Credit Hour. This course prepares the advanced education dentist with the knowledge of common statistical methods.
• MSDS 5157. Research 1- Project Proposal. 1 Credit Hour. The introductory course in research design and protocol development, limited to postdoctoral students enrolled in advanced education programs.
• MSDS 5257. Research 1- Project Proposal. 2 Credit Hours. The introductory course in research design and protocol development, limited to postdoctoral students enrolled in advanced education programs.
• MSDS 5357. Research 1- Project Proposal. 3 Credit Hours. The introductory course in research design and protocol development, limited to postdoctoral students enrolled in advanced education programs.
• MSDS 6057. Research 2 - Data Collection. 6 Credit Hours. The course focuses on refining research design, implementation, and data collection.
• MSDS 6058. Research 3- Data Analysis. 2 Credit Hours. The course focuses on analysis of research data and experimental design.
• MSDS 6098. Thesis. 1-4 Credit Hours. The research thesis course, limited to postdoctoral students in advanced education programs who have completed successfully MSDS 6058.
• MSDS 6357. Research 2- Data Collection. 3 Credit Hours. This course focuses on refining research design, implementation, and data collection.
• MSDS 6657. Research 2- Data Collection. 6 Credit Hours. The course focuses on refining research design, implementation, and data collection.