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Before the Committee on Admissions will take action on the application of a candidate, the following credentials must be submitted to the UT-HHSC Office of the Registrar.

• Completed application form along with the thirty dollar ($30.00) non-refundable application fee.
• Official transcript showing all previous college work completed and in progress. (Electronic transmission is preferred by the institution directly to The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Office of the Registrar; hand delivered transcripts are not considered official)
• Letters of Recommendation. Three (3) letters must be on the institutional form provided and sent directly to the Office of the Registrar, by the recommending person.

Official Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) score report showing successful completion of all sections. Applicants who provide proof of completion of 3 semester hours of college credit prior to Fall 1989 or have a composite score on the TAAS, ACT, or SAT at or above the level set by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board are exempt from submitting TASP scores. Additional information and application booklets may be obtained from any university admissions office, or by writing to our Office of the Registrar.

Applicants from countries where English is not the native language and did not attend a U.S. High School are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Information and application booklets may be obtained from any university admissions office, or by writing or calling
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Office of the Registrar. A minimum score of 550 points (in written form) or 213 points (in electronic form) is required (mailed by TOEFL to The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Office of the Registrar).

Applicants who have completed part or all of their education at schools outside of the United States must submit their official transcripts for a course-by-course descriptive evaluation through the Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc., P.O. Box 92970, Milwaukee, WI 53202-0970.
(mailed by ECE to The university of Texas Science Center at Houston, Office of the Registrar)

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 1 FOR STUDENTS PLANNING TO ENTER THE FOLLOWING FALL.

Office of the Registrar
UT Health Science Center at Houston
P.O. Box 20036
Houston, Texas 77225
Registrar's Office phone number: (713) 500-3361

Persons wishing to enroll in the University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center Postgraduate School of Dentistry are requested to submit the following documents. Your application will be processed when all the required documents have been received.

• A completed application form and a letter of application (see the end of the application).
• Application fee: $30.00 (non-refundable). Send check or money order payable in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank in the U.S. to:

  Office of the Registrar
  UT Health Science Center - Houston
  P.O. Box 20036
  Houston, Texas 77225
  Registrar's Office phone number: (713) 500-3361: Or you can pay your application fee online using UTLINK at http://utlink.uth.tmc.edu with a Visa or MasterCard. You will need your Application ID number and PIN. Go the the ADMIN tab and choose Status- Admissions.

• A recent photograph (suggested size 2" x 2").
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended including dental program must be on file one year prior to enrollment in the Postgraduate School of Dentistry. (Transcripts are on file if you have attended any UT-HHSC school. Check with the Office of the Registrar.)
• Copy of Dental National Board Examination Scores. (Scores are on file if you are a graduate of the UT-HHSC Dental Branch DDS program. Check with the Office of the Registrar.) Applicants should verify with the program director whether the National Board scores are required.
• Dean's letter of recommendation. Letter should be forwarded directly to the Office of the Registrar and must include cumulative grade point average and class standing if these are not shown on the official transcript.
• Three letters of recommendation in addition to Deans' letters are required. (Letters of recommendation from PASS are acceptable for applicants who are going through PASS). Applicants who graduated more than two years prior to this application may submit letters of reference from fellow practitioners in the community or from their supervisors if employed by any government service.
• Satisfactory scores obtained on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). The GRE may be a requirement of graduate programs and may be required for some postgraduate programs. General information and testing dates may be obtained by calling the GRE Testing Service at (609) 771-7670 or Internet: http://www.gre.org. Applicants should verify with the program director whether the GRE is required. NOTE: GRE scores need to be sent directly from the Testing Center on data disks and may take up to 3 weeks for us to receive scores from ETS.
• Applicants who are nationals of countries where English is not the parent tongue are requested to submit scores from the TEST OF ENGLISH AS FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL). General information and testing dates may be obtained by calling the TOEFL Service at (609) 771-7500 or Internet: http://www.toefl.org.
• A PASS application is required for General Dentistry (AEGD), General Practice Residency (GPR),OMS or OMS/MD and Pediatric Dentistry. Application to PASS is optional for UT-HHSC Dental Branch fourth year DDS students who are applying only for AEGD and/or GPR. The website for information on PASS is http://www.adea.org/PASS.
• Those applying for General Dentistry (AEGD), General Practice Residency (GPR), OMS, Orthodontics, and Pediatric Dentistry must register with the MATCH. General Information may be obtained by calling the MATCH Service at (416) 977-3431 or Internet: dentres@natmatch.com.
  The deadline for applications to the Periodontics program is August 15 of the year before expected enrollment.

The deadline for applications to the Endodontics and OMFS programs is September 15 of the year before expected enrollment.

The deadline for applications to the Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry program is October 1 of the year before expected enrollment.

The deadline for applications to the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD), General Practice Residency (GPR) is October 15 of the year before expected enrollment.

The deadline for applications to the Prosthodontics program is November 1 of the year before expected enrollment.

The deadline for applications to the Oral Biomaterials program is January 15 of the same year as expected enrollment.

Students applying for Advance Standing/Readmission/Transfer are requested to submit the enclosed application to : Office of the Registrar, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 7000 Fannin, Suite 2250, Houston, Texas 77225, (713)500-3361.

* $30.00 non-refundable application fee payable to UT Health Science Center at Houston.
* Applications must be submitted no later than March 1 of the year of entry.
* Admission is contingent upon available space in the appropriate class.
* As set forth by the Texas State Legislature, non-resident students are limited to not more than 10% of the
local enrollment per class.
* Application packets must be complete before they will be reviewed.
All eligible applicants will be considered by the Committee on Admissions subject to the following requirements:

INTERNATIONAL DENTAL GRADUATES - GRADUATES OF DENTAL SCHOOLS NOT ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION.
To be considered for the second (2nd) year of the DDS program the following requirements must be met:
* Must not have been out of pre-doctoral dental school for more than five years at the time of acceptance or
must have completed a two (2) year post-doctoral program accredited by the American Dental Association
within the past five (5) years.
* Provide official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (sent directly from the institutions).
Applicant must provide adequate translations (if applicable).
* D.A.T. scores.
* Must have passed Part 1 of the National Board Examinations.
* Must have completed three (3) years of pre-dental studies satisfactorily or taken the Graduate Record
Examination Aptitude Test (GRE) and scores a minimum of 1000 for the combined scores on the Verbal and
Quantitative portions.
* Applicants from countries where English is not the native language are required to submit scores on the Test
of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 550/220 is required.
* Letter of recommendation from the Chief Administrative Officer of the college, university or dental school in
which the applicant was last enrolled.
* A personal interview is required before the Committee on Admissions will consider acceptance into the
program. Those selected for interview by the committee will be notified.
Individuals who graduated from an international dental school more than five (5) years before submitting their application for
advance standing or who have not completed within the past five years an accredited postdoctoral program of at least twoyear's
duration are not eligible to apply for advance standing admission.

READMISSION PROCESS
* A student who voluntarily withdraws or is dismissed from the dental program and subsequently applies for
readmission will be considered on an individual basis by the Dental Admissions Committee.

TRANSFER STUDENTS - APPLICANTS ENROLLED IN DENTAL SCHOOLS ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION.
* Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Applicant must provide adequate translations
(if applicable).
* D.A.T. Scores.
* National Board Scores (if applicable).
* A letter of recommendation from the Dean of the dental school in which the applicant is enrolled or was last
enrolled.
* Curriculum of the school attended must be compatible with that of The University of Texas Dental Branch at
Houston.
* A personal interview is required before the Committee on Admissions will consider the completed
application.
Students accepted into this program will pursue the prescribed dental course of study and be
required to complete satisfactorily published graduation requirements for Doctor of Dental
Surgery candidates.
No plan for admission or reporting to The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston
should be made until official written notice of acceptance has been received. Questions
regarding financial aid eligibility should be directed to the University of Texas Health Science
Center at Houston, Office of Financial Aid at (713) 500-3860 or through the following website
address: http://sfa.uth.tmc.edu/.

All preliminary application materials must be submitted online by December15.

A completed International Student Application for Admission must include the Following:

• A completed International Student Application for Admission submitted online.
• A statement describing your educational background and research experience, reasons for applying to GSBS, study plans and research interests, and professional goals submitted by email to GSBS.InternationalAdmissions@uth.tmc.edu
  The Specialized Masters Programs may have additional recommendations for the formal letter of application. Please refer to the home pages of these programs:
  • - Genetic Counseling
    http://gsbs.uth.tmc.edu/programs/genetic_counseling/gencouns.html
  • - Medical Physics
    http://gsbs.uth.tmc.edu/programs/medphys/index.html
  • - Oral Biomaterials
    http://www.db.uth.tmc.edu/Biomaterials/default.html
  
  
• The results of the General Test of the Graduate Record Examinations. A Subject Test is not required. Write the results on the second page of the application. The examinations are administered by the Educational Testing Service (E.T.S.) of Princeton, New Jersey. The applicant must specifically request that the official results be forwarded directly to The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston using institutional code #6907. Further information dates and places of administration may be obtained from E.T.S.
• If appropriate, the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Test of Written English (TWE). Foreign nationals whose native language in not English and who have not attended an English-speaking university must present evidence of proficiency in English by satisfactory completing the TOEFL and TWE, administered in foreign countries by E.T.S. Applicants must request that the official results be sent to The University of Texas-Health Science Center at Houston. Official score reports for the GRE and TOEFL must be received for applicants accepting an offer of admission. The TWE is not required for applicants who have taken the computer-based TOEFL. NOTE: GRE scores need to be sent directly from the Testing Center on data disks. It may take up to 3 weeks for us to receive scores from ETS.
  

• Send only the International Student Application for Admission online, your personal statement, and a list of publications and thesis abstract (if applicable) to GSBS.InternationalAdmissions@uth.tmc.edu
  Do not send any additional materials at this time. Upon receipt of these items, you will be advised regarding the submission of any additional credentials. These preliminary application materials must be received by December 15th.
• The Graduate School wishes to continue receiving applications from a wide variety of foreign countries. However, competition for places is very intense among international students. GSBS is a highly selective school and has only a few positions for foreign students each year. Specifically, we are seeking students who have demonstrated their potential for research through formal training and experience. Successful applicants will also have achieved high scores in the Graduate Record Examinations, a TOEFL score over 550 and a TWE score of 4.0 or better.
• Most importantly, do not submit the International Student Application for Admission until you are able to provide the results of the GRE, TOEFL, and TWE.

For more information, visit our web site at http://gsbs.uth.tmc.edu

• A completed application for admission to the School of Nursing for the master's program
• Application fee: $30.00 (non-refundable). Send check or money order payable in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank in the U.S. to:

  Office of the Registrar
  UT Health Science Center - Houston
  P.O. Box 20036
  Houston, Texas 77225
  
  Registrar's Office phone number: (713) 500-3361: Or you can pay your application fee online using UTLINK at http://utlink.uth.tmc.edu with a Visa or MasterCard. You will need your Application ID number and PIN. Go the the ADMIN tab and choose Status- Admissions

• Official scores for the Graduate Record Examination Aptitude Test or the Millers Analogies Test, NOTE: GRE scores need to be sent directly from the Testing Center on data disks and may take up to 3 weeks for us to receive scores from ETS.
• One official copy of your transcript from each institution attended. If you have attended any school within the UTH-HSC it is not necessary to request a transcript
• Three references
• One official copy of your TOEFL score if international applicant,
• Evidence of current Texas Nursing Licensure,
• One Basic Statistics course required,
• A copy of your resume or vitae,
• All non-degree status seeking applicants must provide proof of satisfactory performance on the Certification Form of the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) or proof of satisfactory completion of 3 semester hours of college credit prior to Fall 1989 or completion of a baccalaureate degree.
• A course by course evaluation of foreign credentials by the Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc., Box 92970, Milwaukee, WI 53202-0970.

The deadlines for submission of applications, application fee, transcripts and other records are:

• Fall Semester May 1
• Spring Semester September 1
• Summer Session January 1
• Nurse Anesthesia Program-Houston deadline is November 15.
• Army Nurse Anesthesia Program-San Antonio deadline is June 1 of the prior year.

Applications received after the deadline dates shown above will be considered on an individual basis. All applications must be accompanied with the $30.00 application fee.

• A completed application for admission to the DSN program.
• Application fee: $30.00 (non-refundable). Send check or money order payable in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank in the U.S. to:

  Office of the Registrar
  UT Health Science Center - Houston
  P.O. Box 20036
  Houston, Texas 77225
  
  Registrar's Office phone number: (713) 500-3361: Or you can pay your application fee online using UTLINK at http://utlink.uth.tmc.edu with a Visa or MasterCard. You will need your Application ID number and PIN. Go the the ADMIN tab and choose Status- Admissions

• Official transcript(s) of all college work previously taken, both undergraduate and graduate, submitted directly to the Registrar's Office from the sending institution. Electronic submission is preferred.
• Evidence of a bachelor's degree and a master's degree with a major in nursing from accredited schools of nursing.
• Eligibility for licensure to practice as a registered nurse in Texas. Evidence of national certification in a nursing specialty is desired but is not required for admission.
• Official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score report from ETS within the last five years. (GRE institution number 6906) Information about the GRE can be obtained by contacting:
  

  Graduate Record Examinations
  Educational Testing Service
  P.O. Box 6000
  Princeton, NJ 08541-6000
  or by telephoning (609)771-7670
  NOTE: GRE scores need to be sent directly from the Testing Center on data disks and may take up to 3 weeks for us to receive scores from ETS.
  

• Applicants whose native language is not English and have not graduated from an English-speaking university must submit an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score which can be no more than two years old. Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be evaluated by Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE). Information and application booklets for the TOEFL exam and ECE may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar.
• Three letters of recommendation from university professors and employers (at least one possessing an earned doctoral degree).
• A professional Curriculum Vitae and a portfolio which documents practice expertise, scholarly activities, and publications.
• One copy each of no more than two publications or papers that you think best represent your scholarly work. Do not send a copy of your Master’s thesis. A copy of the thesis abstract or a manuscript based on your Master’s thesis research project may be submitted.
• A 500-word TYPED statement of area of practice interest, career goals, and reasons for desiring doctoral study. Submit directly to the Nursing Student Affairs Office, HMB 6.100 (see address above).

Applicants may be interviewed by faculty members to provide an opportunity to assess whether the program interfaces with the applicant's educational needs and career goals. The match of the applicant's interest and goals with faculty members' areas of research, scholarship, teaching, and practice expertise is also assessed.

Submit all application materials to the Office of the Registrar; The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston ; 7000 Fannin, Suite 2250 UCT; P.O. Box 20036; Houston, TX 77225-0036, 713-500-3361. Submission of materials to another address may delay the process. The Registrar forwards application materials received to the Scholl of Health Information Sciences.

A complete application form will include the following:

• A completed application form.
• Application fee: $30.00 (non-refundable). Send check or money order payable in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank in the U.S. to:

  Office of the Registrar
  UT Health Science Center - Houston
  P.O. Box 20036
  Houston, Texas 77225
  
  Registrar's Office phone number: (713) 500-3361: Or you can pay your application fee online using UTLINK at http://utlink.uth.tmc.edu with a Visa or MasterCard. You will need your Application ID number and PIN. Go the the ADMIN tab and choose Status- Admissions

• A Formal letter of application maximum two pages. In a letter submitted with the application form, the applicant should indicate his or her educational background and informatics related work experience, study plans and professionals goals.
• One official transcript from each college, university or other institution of higher education attended. Transcripts are to be sent at the applicant's request directly to the Office of the Registrar by each of the institutions attended. Please request that transcripts be sent electronically. If you have attended any school within the UTHSC-H, it is not necessary to request transcripts. All Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an independent evaluation service. It is recommended to use Educational Credit Evaluators, Inc. http://www.ece.org for a course by course evaluation.
  
• Three recommendations.Please use the Applicant Recommendation forms available on this site. The applicant should arrange to have recommendations submitted directly to the Office of the Registrar by at least three persons who are well qualified to evaluate the applicant's scholastic performance, health informatics work experience and motivations, and personal attributes such as character and personality. If the applicant is currently enrolled or has completed a graduate degree program, one of these recommendations must be from the applicant's academic advisor or mentor.
• The result of the Miller's Analogy Test (MAT) or the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required. The MAT is administered by Harcourt Brace, and the GRE examination is administered by the Educational Testing Service of Princeton, New Jersey, 08540. Either test is taken at the applicant's expense. Either the written or the computerized version is acceptable. The applicant must specifically request that the results be forwarded directly to the Office of the registrar using institutional code #6907. Further information including dates and places of administration may be obtained separately from the Office of the Registrar, E.T.S. or the world wide web at http://www.gre.org or http://www.hbtpc.com/mat/ . NOTE: GRE scores need to be sent directly from the Testing Center on data disks and may take up to 3 weeks for us to receive scores from ETS.
  
• If appropriate, a result of 550 or higher on the paper test or 213 on the computer of the Test English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required. Foreign Nationals whose native language is not English and who have not attended an English-Speaking university must present evidence of proficiency in English by satisfactorily completing the TOEFL, administered in foreign countries by the E.T.S. Applicants must request that the official results be sent to The University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center, Office of the Registrar. Further information including dates and places of administration may be obtained separately from the Office of the Registrar, E.T.S. or the world wide web at http://www.toefl.org .
• All applicants must provide evidence of the completion of a baccalaureate degree of its equivalent.

Personal interviews will be arranged. To inquire about interviews, the applicant may contact the Director of Admissions at 713-500-3903, Deborah.A.Todd@uth.tmc.edu, or fax 713-500-3907 after a complete set of application materials has been submitted.
Application materials must be typed or printed in black ink suitable for reproduction.

The applicant is reminded that the submission of some of these items, such as the transcripts, MAT or GRE scores, TOEFL scores, and recommendations will take time and the application must be complete before it will be considered. The preferred application date is March 1 for applicants seeking fall admission. Otherwise, applications for the fall, spring, or summer terms must be completed two months prior to the anticipated enrollment date. All credentials from applicants should be sent to the Office of the Registrar.

Applicants to any program at the School of Public Health must submit the following documents:

• A completed application form.
  
• Application fee: $30.00 (non-refundable). Send check or money order payable in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank in the U.S. to:

  Office of the Registrar
  UT Health Science Center - Houston
  P.O. Box 20036
  Houston, Texas 77225
  
  Registrar's Office phone number: (713) 500-3361: Or you can pay your application fee online using UTLINK at http://utlink.uth.tmc.edu with a Visa or MasterCard. You will need your Application ID number and PIN. Go the the ADMIN tab and choose Status- Admissions

• Official transcripts sent directly to the Registrar's Office from all postsecondary institutions previously attended.
  
• Recommendation letters
  
• A short essay describing your career goals in public health. (This question is located on the last page of the application.)
  
• TOEFL : Applicants who are nationals of countries where English is not the parent tongue are requested to submit scores from the TEST OF ENGLISH AS FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL).
  
• The school prefers a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
  Although they are not required for all applicants, the following documents provide information that the Admissions Committee often finds helpful in evaluating an applicant's potential for success at the school. Please indicate on the application form which of the following items you intend to submit:
  
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) NOTE: GRE scores need to be sent directly from the Testing Center on data disks and may take up to 3 weeks for us to receive scores from ETS.
  
• Published papers

DEADLINES: THE COMPLETED APPLICATION WITH ALL OF THE REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY:

• FALL SEMESTER: FEBRUARY 1
• SPRING SEMESTER: AUGUST 1

Admissions Requirements

• Official transcripts: Official original transcripts covering ALL PERIODS OF ENROLLMENT IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. Transfer hours from one university which appear on another university's transcript are not exempt from this requirement. Original transcripts from the university from which hours were transferred must also be submitted. Applicant should request the institution to send transcripts directly to the UTHSC-H Office of the Registrar. Transcripts which are hand delivered by the applicant or are not received in a sealed university envelope are NOT considered official. The Registrar's Office does not accept paper copies of transcripts from institutions where electronic transcript exchange agreements are in place. This includes most institutions in the greater Houston area. A grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is preferred for admission to any degree program.
  Where applicable, transcripts from non U.S. institutions are considered official and complete only upon receipt of mark sheets, summary documents and the final diploma verifying program completion.
  

• Recommendation letters: Letters of recommendation from two persons who are qualified to evaluate your academic or professional performance, ability, motivation, and character. The recommender should complete the reference letter form and return it along with a recommendation letter directly to the Office of the Registrar.
  
  
• TOEFL: Applicants who are nationals of countries where English is not the parent tongue are requested to submit scores from the TEST OF ENGLISH AS FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL). Information and application booklets may be obtained from any university admissions office, or by writing to our Office of the Registrar at the address given below. A minimum score of 565 is required on the paper based test or 225 on the computer based test. NOTE: ETS does not keep TOEFL scores for more than two years. You may need to retake the TOEFL in order to submit official scores and complete admissions requirements.
  Although they are not required for all applicants, the following documents provide information that the Admissions Committee often finds helpful in evaluating an applicant's potential for success at the school. Please indicate on the application form which of the following items you intend to submit:
  

• Graduate Record Examination (GRE): The Application for Admission form indicates which programs require GRE. If required, at the Masters level a minimum combined score of 1000 is required on the Quantitative and Verbal sections. If required, at the Doctoral level a minimum combined score of 1200 is required on the Quantitative and Verbal sections. NOTE: Effective as of Fall 2002, the GRE is required for all MPH applicants. GRE scores need to be sent directly from the Testing Center on data disks and may take up to 3 weeks for us to receive scores from ETS.
  
  
• Published papers: Any published papers, reports, or other materials that you believe may provide information on your capability and performance. NOTE: Please DO NOT submit original manuscripts as we can not be responsible for returning this material.

• A completed application form.
• A short essay (this question is located on the last page of the application.) describing your career goals in Clinical Research should include the following 5 items. Applicants to non-degree status should include only items 1 and 2.
  1. The applicant's career goals and experience relating to the health field and medical research.
  2. How the Master's Program will support the applicant's career goals.
  3. How the applicant's clinical, research, teaching, and/or administrative responsibilities will be modified so that adequate time can be devoted to the Master's Program.
  4. The applicant's plan for departmental mentoring (designate the individual who will serve as the departmental mentor).
  5. The planned timeline for completion of the Master's curriculum (for trainees, this should indicate a timeline for completion of the clinical or research training program).
• Application fee: $30.00 (non-refundable). Send check or money order payable in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank in the U.S. to:

  Office of the Registrar
  UT Health Science Center - Houston
  P.O. Box 20036
  Houston, Texas 77225
  
  Registrar's Office phone number: (713) 500-3361: Or you can pay your application fee online using UTLINK at http://utlink.uth.tmc.edu with a Visa or MasterCard. You will need your Application ID number and PIN. Go the the ADMIN tab and choose Status- Admissions

• Official transcripts sent directly to the Registrar's Office from all postsecondary institutions previously attended.
  
• Recommendation letters (not required for non-degree applicants)
  
• Curriculum Vitae
  
• TOEFL: Applicants who are nationals of countries where English is not the parent tongue are requested to submit scores from the TEST OF ENGLISH AS FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL). Exceptions are listed on p.2 of the application form.
  
• Non-degree students desiring to become program students should submit a letter of explaination of the reasons for the change of status.
  

NOTE: The Texas Department of Health has issued immunization requirements for students in health-related programs. All students must have completed immunizations prior to registration. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO REGISTER WITHOUT VERIFIED IMMUNIZATION DOCUMENTATION. Records must be submitted to UT Student Health Services in UTHSCPB 510. The phone number is 713-500-5171.

DEADLINES: THE COMPLETED APPLICATION WITH ALL OF THE REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY:

• Fall Semester - June 15
• Spring Semester - October 15

Admissions Requirements

• Official transcripts: Official original transcripts covering ALL PERIODS OF ENROLLMENT IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. Transfer hours from one university which appear on another university's transcript are not exempt from this requirement. Original transcripts from the university from which hours were transferred must also be submitted. Applicant should request the institution to send transcripts directly to the UTHSC-H Office of the Registrar. Transcripts which are hand delivered by the applicant or are not received in a sealed university envelope are NOT considered official. The Registrar's Office does not accept paper copies of transcripts from institutions where electronic transcript exchange agreements are in place. This includes most institutions in the greater Houston area. A grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is preferred for admission to any degree program.
  Where applicable, transcripts from non U.S. institutions are considered official and complete only upon receipt of mark sheets, summary documents and the final diploma verifying program completion.

• Recommendation letters: Letters of recommendation from two persons who are qualified to evaluate your academic or professional performance, ability, motivation, and character. The recommender should complete the reference letter form and return it along with a recommendation letter directly to the Office of the Registrar. If the applicant intends to enroll in the Master's program while employed, one of these letters should be written by the applicant's supervisor. This letter should include an assurance that the applicant will have sufficient (at least 20%) protected time to devote to the program.
  
  
• TOEFL: Applicants who are nationals of countries where English is not the parent tongue are requested to submit scores from the TEST OF ENGLISH AS FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL). Information and application booklets may be obtained from any university admissions office, or by writing to our Office of the Registrar at the address given below. A minimum score of 565 is required on the paper based test or 225 on the computer based test. NOTE: ETS does not keep TOEFL scores for more than two years. You may need to retake the TOEFL in order to submit official scores and complete admissions requirements.