Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers a wide range of programs across various schools and departments.

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

• School Policies and Procedures
• 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

• School Policies and Procedures
• 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

• School Policies and Procedures
• 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

• School of Public Health Policies and Procedures
• 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

Orthodontics (ORTH) Program

Courses

• ORTH 5010. Introduction to Orthodontics. 0.5 Credit Hours. The expected outcome is to gain understanding of basic clinic operations, laboratory procedures, and collection of orthodontic database including study models, photographs, and orthodontic clinical exams.
• ORTH 5011. Orthodontic Techniques. 1 Credit Hour. This course presents modern orthodontic techniques, approaches, and appliances. The prerequisite for the course is solid biomechanics and understanding of the importance of setting specific treatment goals for each patient.
• ORTH 5012. Orthodontic Lab Technique. 0.5 Credit Hours. The students are exposed to didactic teaching and practical hands-on instruction about the design and fabrication of various orthodontic appliances.
• ORTH 5013. Orthodontic Treatment Planning. 0.5 Credit Hours. The principles of initial and advanced treatment planning are presented in this case-based course.
• ORTH 5014. Literature Seminars. 0.5 Credit Hours. The students are taught to critically analyze and present current orthodontic literature.
• ORTH 5015. Orthodontic Biomechanics. 1 Credit Hour. This course equips the student with knowledge of basic biomechanics and utilization of fundamental physical principles in orthodontics.
• ORTH 5020. Clinical Orthodontics 1. 1 Credit Hour. During this clinical course, the student will be exposed to and learn all modern orthodontic techniques, approaches, and appliances through the treatment of about 65 orthodontic patients.
• ORTH 5021. Clinical Orthodontics 2. 4 Credit Hours. During this clinical course, the student will be exposed to and learn all modern orthodontic techniques, approaches, and appliances through the treatment of orthodontic patients with several malocclusions and patients with craniofacial deformities.
• ORTH 5026. Clinical Orthodontics 2. 4 Credit Hours. During this clinical course, the student will be exposed to and learn all modern orthodontic techniques, approaches, and appliances through the treatment of orthodontic patients with several malocclusions and patients with craniofacial deformities.
• ORTH 5028. ABO Literature Review. 1 Credit Hour. This series of seminars focuses on the literature required by the American Board of Orthodontics for the written board examination.
• ORTH 5030. Case Analysis Seminars 1. 1 Credit Hour. In this series of seminars, one resident is selected for each class to present a case of their choice with an in-depth analysis of the development of treatment planning, design of the appliance, and progress and outcome of the treatment.
• ORTH 5035. Current Literature Review 1. 1 Credit Hour. During this series of seminars, the residents are presenting selected papers on current orthodontic topics.
• ORTH 5037. Orthodontic Lecture Series 1. 1 Credit Hour. This series of orthodontic didactic lectures is a multifaceted course taught by several faculty during the course of the program.
• ORTH 5070. Practice Management. 0.5 Credit Hours. The practice Management course for orthodontics is an orthodontic specialty course designed to teach residents tools in managing a successful practice.
• ORTH 5090. Research 1. 0.5 Credit Hours. Following the course on Research Methodology, the student meets with the faculty and attends presentations on research topics from which he/she can select the topic of interest for the research project.
• ORTH 6000. Introduction to Advanced Orthodontics for Interns. 1 Credit Hour.
• ORTH 7073. Junior Orthodontic Lectures And Case Analysis. 1 Credit Hour. This advanced lecture/case presentation series emphasizes the principles of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning for limited orthodontic procedures and the principles of comprehensive orthodontic therapy, interdisciplinary dentistry, and orthognathic surgery.