Admissions

Admissions

The  Translational Science Ph.D. program  is an advanced scientific research doctoral program. Admission is based on a student’s total record of achievements. Applicants must demonstrate:

1)  Advanced Degree: Eligible applicants must demonstrate at least one of the following advanced degrees: 

a) completion of an advanced  Professional Degree (e.g., M.D., DO, D.D.S., MSN, Pharm.D.)

b) completion of a Master’s or Doctoral Degree in a health-related, science, public health or social science discipline

c) enrollment as a M.D./Ph.D. student with successful completion of the two-year pre-clinical curriculum. Enrollment/Graduation must be from an accredited college or university in the United States or proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.

d) enrollment in any of the degree programs listed above with the intent to graduate prior to the semester for which the application is being made

How to Apply

The Translational Science Ph.D. program utilizes a single application source through the UT Health San Antonio. Applicants are responsible for the timely submission of application materials to the program in order to meet the deadlines established by each institution’s Graduate School for registration and course enrollment.  Applications will be available starting September 1.  The deadline for submission of the application and all supporting documents will be November 1. Required documentation for all applicants includes:

-  Online application

-  College/university transcripts (official)

- Letters of recommendation (3)

-  Personal Statement

-  Curriculum Vitae In addition, for Foreign Nationals:

-  TOEFL scores

-  Visa

In addition, for  Licensed Health Care Professionals:

-  Medical license/certificate

Official test scores and transcripts should be sent to:

Registrar's Office UT Health Science Center at San Antonio

7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MC 7702

San Antonio, TX 78229-3900

Institution Code: 6908

Requests for an exemption  to general admission requirements that are not addressed in the online application should be addressed to the Translational Science Ph.D. Program Director at:

Translational Science Ph.D. Program

IIMS – Office of Research Education & Mentoring

UT Health Science Center at San Antonio

7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MC 7757

San Antonio, TX 78229-3900