UT Health San Antonio PREP is designed to strengthen participants’ research skills and competitiveness to pursue a Ph.D in a biomedically relevant field. Our program is structured so that participants can conduct research in a mentored environment and participate in professional development and educational programs.
We welcome application for the 2021-2022 academic year from Mid November through March 31, 2021. Our online application is free for all applicants. All applications to the Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) are reviewed and evaluated by the PREP Advisory Committee. Selected applicants will be invited to interview via Skype, Zoom or MS Teams.
Eligibility requirements for the PREP have been outlined by the NIH and are linked for reference. If you do not meet the outlined requirements, your application cannot be considered. Questions or concerns should be directed to the program coordinator for the PREP at gsbsadmissions@uthscsa.edu
NOTE: The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required to be admitted into the PREP, however if you have taken the test we welcome self-reported scores in your application.
The Immunization Requirements are applicable to faculty, employees, fellows, post-docs, visiting scientists or clinicians and volunteers of UT Health San Antonio who are offered a position or are participating in a program that requires:
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required to be admitted into the PREP, however if you have taken the test we welcome self-reported scores in your application.
For more information, please call 210-567-3709 or email us at gsbsadmissions@uthscsa.edu.
Provide the names of up to three faculty members whose research is of particular interest to you.
On the online application, upload an unofficial electronic transcript from post-secondary institutions that will result in a degree.
Once accepted, you are required to submit an official transcript for any degrees earned or in progress.