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Bachelor of Science in Emergency Health Sciences

  • Deadline

    • Spring Semester
      Nov
      01
    • Fall Semester
      Jun
      01
    • Summer Semester
      Apr
      01
  • GPA

    • Overall GPA 2.0
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Our Online Bachelor of Science in Emergency Health Sciences program is not available to residents in some states.

Prior to applying for admission, please check to make sure it is available in your state.

Applicants must meet the basic requirements for admission to the Department of Emergency Health Sciences.

Admission to any EHS program does not guarantee eligibility for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians or certification by Texas Department of State Health Services.  

Requirements

Admissions application and fee must be received by the University Registrar by the deadline to be considered on-time and eligible for review.  Transcripts and other documents will be accepted for up to 2 weeks after the deadline and it is highly recommended that official transcripts be sent electronically.

UT Health San Antonio
Office of the University Registrar – MSC 7702
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio TX 78229-3900

Current EMT-Paramedic Certification 

Application and fee

ApplyTexas online application $ 60 application fee 

Prerequisite Coursework

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Required Semester Hours Subject TCCNS Course
3 English Composition I ENGL 1301
3 English Composition II ENGL 1302
3 History I HIST 1301
3 History II HIST 1302
3 Government I GOVT 2305
3 Government II GOVT 2306
3 Philosophy, Humanities, or Literature course
3 Arts, Drama, Dance or Music course
3 Psychology or Sociology
3 College Algebra or higher MATH 1314
12 3 Science courses with Lab

Students are allowed to co-enroll in the program while working to complete Texas Core requirements but must have 70% of core complete including one English, Math and Science course for acceptance. Students must have all Texas Core courses completed no later than their enrollment for the final semester in the B.S. in EHS program.

Check course equivalencies for Texas institutions using the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) 

Transcripts

Official transcripts from each college and university currently or previously attended. Applicants who are enrolled in college courses at the time of application should submit an official transcript showing courses in progress.  

Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be submitted in the original language and must be accompanied by a NACES Members evaluation agency English translation.

International Applicants

Submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores

TOEFL score code 3383

Contact Us

Office of Admissions and Special Programs:

7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
Toll-Free: (866) 802-6288
Phone: 210-567-6220
Request more information 

Program Information

Find more information on the Bachelors of Science in Emergency Health Sciences on the department page

Please refer to the University Catalog for the most current information. 

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School of Health Professions

7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
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