Health Professions Admissions

Application costs, deadlines, and processes vary by program.

The UT Southwestern School of Health Professions welcomes applications from all interested individuals. Each year, approximately 150 students enroll in our programs which offer:

• Interprofessional training opportunities across our institution
• One-on-one faculty mentoring where 88% of faculty are practicing care providers
• A well-rounded curriculum with early patient exposure
• 100% employment rate within 6 months of graduation

• Total Costs By Program
  • Doctor of Applied Clinical Research
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Master of Clinical Nutrition - Coordinated Program
  • Master of Clinical Nutrition – Nutrition Science (Online)
  • Master of Physician Assistant Studies
  • Master of Prosthetics-Orthotics
  • Master of Science in Genetic Counseling
  • Master of Science in Health Informatics

Essential Functions for Health Professions Degree Candidates

1. Attend scheduled classes and laboratory sessions and be present for examination and testing.
2. Travel to practicum sites and have mobility within and around the sites.
3. Assimilate information presented via lecture, handouts, videos, discussions, computer, and/or other educational modalities.
4. Complete assignments such as written assignments, oral presentations, class participation, examinations, and computer-based activities.
5. Apply the assimilated information to appropriate clinical situations.
6. Effectively communicate with patients/clients, their families, faculty, and other professionals using oral, telephonic, written, and computer modalities in private and group settings.
7. Make effective use of learning resources at UT Southwestern and affiliated facilities

In addition to the listed essesential functions for all degree candidates, each candidate must be meet program speciffic requirements.

Entering Class of 2023 Demographics

The Master of Science in Health Informatics priority deadline is Dec 1.*

Academic Calendar

The academic year at the UT Southwestern School of Health Professions consists of three sessions:

Clinical work generally falls during the Summer term, but some programs also schedule class work during the Summer. Commencement takes place in December.

The Office of Enrollment Services publishes a detailed academic calendar each year.

Essential Functions for Health Professions Degree Candidates

1. Attend scheduled classes and laboratory sessions and be present for examination and testing.
2. Travel to practicum sites and have mobility within and around the sites.
3. Assimilate information presented via lecture, handouts, videos, discussions, computer, and/or other educational modalities.
4. Complete assignments such as written assignments, oral presentations, class participation, examinations, and computer-based activities.
5. Apply the assimilated information to appropriate clinical situations.
6. Effectively communicate with patients/clients, their families, faculty, and other professionals using oral, telephonic, written, and computer modalities in private and group settings.
7. Make effective use of learning resources at UT Southwestern and affiliated facilities.

In addition to essesential functions for all degree candidates, each degree candidate must be able to perform program specific essential functions.

Office of Student Empowerment and Engagement

Associate Deans and Officers of The Office of Student Empowerment and Engagement.

UT Southwestern values cultural sensitivity because it enhances the educational experience of our students and enriches the Medical Center community. Welcoming a demographically robust student body is imperative as we strive to provide our state with health care professionals who mirror the population they serve. In the School of Health Professions, we are committed to building a community of belonging dedicated to excellence, equity, and respect for all persons.

We are committed to attracting and maintaining a student body reflective of the communities that we serve. To meet this goal, we offer programs and organizations that support the needs and career aspirations of our students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. If you would like more information about the School of Health Professions Student Affairs and Engagement please reach out to us via email.

The UT Southwestern Office of Student Empowerment and Engagement is dedicated to helping ensure our students’ success. The office promotes effective communication with students, supports student organizations, and maintains contact with faculty and appropriate departments. The Office of Student Empowerment and Engagement serves all the students of UT Southwestern Medical Center. Students in the Medical School, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, O'Donnell School of Public Health, and the School of Health Professions all benefit from the programs and activities offered by the Office of Student Empowerment and Engagement to enhance students’ learning and social environment.