University of Texas Health Science Center

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston offers a wide variety of courses under its six schools to international students. The university has a total of 5335 students enrolled in UG, PG and Certificate courses. The university accepts application in Fall and Winter Season. The applicants can apply through the school online portals.

• International applicants have to submit the evaluated transcripts to be considered for admission.
• Some grdauate program require personal interview.
• Requirements vary from school to school.
• Personal essay is required for both UG and PG courses.
• Applicants to the MS program in Genetic Counseling or the MS in Medical Physics must provide GRE scores at the time of application.

Highlights

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Admission Deadlines

International Applicants must apply 90 days prior to the deadlines to be considered for admission:

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston International Admissions

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has international students coming from various countries. To apply for admission, an international applicant have to fulfil the following requirements.

Admission Requirements

• Official transcripts of previously attended institutions.
• Proof of English proficiency
• Copy of Passport
• Personal Essay/Statement of Purpose
• Letters of Recommendation
• Health Insurance Cover
• Proof of financial support (Must be a dated bank statement with official signature and/or the Declaration of Finances.)
• Video conference/In-person Interview

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

Non-native English Speaking applicants have to mandatorily submit proof of English Language Proficiency through tests like as (TOEFL/IELTS). However, all applicants are advised to fulfill the minimum ELP score requirements are mentioned below:

Visa Process for International Students

• Students are required to pay an enrolment deposit, following which they should submit their proof of financial support. The university upon receiving the required documents for validation shall issue an I-20 form to the applicant. The US does not grant visas more than 90 days prior to the reporting date.
• Applicants must provide the following documents to receive the I-20 Form
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of financial support (Affidavit and Bank Statement)
• The I-20 must be completed with accurate information such as name, biographical information, and program information as this will be used for the visa stamp in the applicant’s passport.
• Students have to pay the SEVIS I-901 fee ($200) and print the receipt for the interview.
• Applicants then need to apply for the F-1 visa, submit the form and make the required payment.
• Finally, students have to attend the scheduled interview at a suitable U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Undergraduate Admission

The University has many only one UG program - Bachelor in Nursing(Pacesetter program). The admission requirements for program are given below -

Application Portal: Apply.uth.tmc.edu

Admission requirements -

• GPA - 2.75 or better
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 or better in the required science prerequisites
• Official transcripts
• Successful completion of prerequisite coursework
• An active RN License and Associate degree are required for the RN-BSN program

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Graduate Admissions

The application process, deadlines and requirements for graduate programs vary from school to school.

Academic requirements - Official transcripts Proof of English proficiency scores

Supporting documents - CV, LOR, Goal Statement, Professional Essay, Personal Interview

The requirements of some popular PG programs are given below.

The University has a selective admission process. International students are advised to apply prior to deadlines and ensure their visa completion at least 3 months prior to the start of their semester. The minimum GPA requirements are 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 for an applicant to have a better chance of selection. Hence, applicants are suggested to apply with a higher GPA and Standardized scores.