Admissions

Applications for CBTS programs are supported on a variety of online platforms. Please follow the link below based on your program of interest:

• MS in Medical Science application is located on PostbacCAS.
  • Summer (cohort) opens Nov. 15; Fall (online) opens April 15

• PhD (Dissertation based)/MS (Thesis based) application is located on BioMedCAS.
  • Opens Nov. 1, 2023

• MS in Clinical Research Management (spring, summer, and fall starts) application is located on GradCAS.
  • Spring start opens September 8th; Summer opens October 15; Fall opens April 15

• Biomedical Entrepreneurship (fall start) certificate application located on the HSC Certificate Application.
  • Opens Jan. 15, 2023

Please note applications for each term close at 10:59 PM CST on dates indicated above. 

Applications that close on the 1st require all documents to be received by the 15th. Applications that close on the 15th require all documents by the following 1st.

It is highly recommended that non-U.S. citizens apply well in advance of these deadlines to allow the preparation of immigration documents.

All application materials submitted become the property of UNT Health Science Center and cannot be returned.

Important: All CBTS admissions committees review files on a rolling basis. The earlier your application file is complete, the sooner your file will be reviewed. If you are currently enrolled, your application must include transcripts with the previous semester’s grades and a copy of the current semester registration.

Dual Degree:

Applicants who are currently enrolled in the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Pharmacy, or College of Health Professions and are applying for the graduate portion of a dual degree program should complete the online application as directed above. Once the application has been submitted, these applicants should then notify the admissions office by emailing our office at Admissions@unthsc.edu of the specific dual degree program to which they are applying.

Non-degree seeking & course transfer students:

Students at the University of North Texas (UNT) requesting enrollment for classes to transfer to UNT for their degree programs should e-mail their request to Admissions@unthsc.edu rather than completing an application.

Please view the catalog for official admissions policies.

To be considered for admission, the applicant must submit the following official credentials to the appropriate CAS portal (see links above) :

• Application Processing Fees:
  • MS in Medical Science     $189 via PostbacCAS (Includes $50 application processing fee to UNTHSC)
  • Traditional Ph.D./MS       $136 via BioMedCAS (Includes $50 application processing fee to UNTHSC)
  • MS in CRM                         $88 via GradCAS (Includes $50 application processing fee)

A portion of the application fee may be waived for McNair scholars with documentation of participation.  The application fee is valid for one year from the application date.

• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
• A course-by-course WES ICAP is also required for transcripts from institutions outside the US.
  • If applying through PostbacCAS, BioMedCAS, or GradCAS, WES will need your CAS ID to properly route your evaluation.  If you ordered your WES evaluation without a PostbacCAS, BioMedCAS, or GradCAS ID, click here to learn how to proceed (select the appropriate platform from the drop-down and scroll down to “Additional Information”).
  • If applying through the HSC Certificate Application, choose “University of North Texas – Fort Worth TX” when selecting the recipient(s).
  • For PostbacCAS and GradCAS applicants, ECE(Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.)  is another option for course-by-course evaluation services for transcripts from institutions outside the US, BioMedCAS will only accept WES.
• 2 to 3 letters of recommendation; see specific program requirements or CAS directions for the final required count.
• Personal Statement
• Resume/CV
• No CBTS program requires a standardized exam for entrance.
  • Optional test submissions include:
    • MS in Medical Science – MCAT, DAT, PCAT, or GRE via PostbacCAS optional documents area
    • MS/PhD Biomedical Sciences – GRE via BiomedCAS code 3411
    • MS Clinical Research Management – GRE via GradCAS code 3410
• A language exam score is required for international applicants.
  • • TOEFL
      • BioMedCAS use code #B765
      • GradCAS use code #B886
      • PostbacCAS use code #B841
    • IELTS
      • Official IELTS scores are submitted electronically to BioMedCAS directly from IELTS (run by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, and Cambridge English). Paper copies are not accepted.
      • Official IELTS scores can be received by BioMedCAS at any point during the application cycle, even after your application is submitted; however, some programs may have a deadline by which they want your scores posted.
      • Once your official IELTS scores are attached to your application, they cannot be removed.

Supplemental materials may be submitted (GRE score, certificates, etc.), but are not required unless designated by application requirements per program Program-Specific Application Processes.

Medical Science Cohort and Online Prerequisite Requirements:

• General or Inorganic Chemistry: at least six credits of course work and two credits of laboratory work
• Biology: at least 12 semester credits of course work and two credits of laboratory work
• Physics: at least six semester credits of course work and two credits of laboratory work
• Organic Chemistry: at least six semester credits of course work and two credits of laboratory work
• English: two 3-credit semester courses
• Statistics: one 3-credit semester course

Clinical Research Management, Biotechnology do not have specific pre-requisite courses required; however, a strong science background with lab experience is highly recommended.

Traditional (Research-Based) MS and Ph.D. programs do not have specific prerequisite courses required; however, a strong science background with lab experience is highly recommended.

UNTHSC’s English Language Requirements: Applicants may meet language requirements by one of the following:

1. TOEFL language exam taken in the last 2 years. See each program admission requirements for score minimums.
2. Completing or expected to complete a US-accredited Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree before matriculation at UNTHSC.
3. College/University Degree or Citizenship from specific English-speaking countries. Official transcripts and degrees will need to be provided. Schools of attendance must be recognized by UNTHSC.

4. Complete Level 6 at UNT system Intensive English Language Institute (IELI): The Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) at the University of North Texas helps international students develop academic skills in English. **We do not accept intensive English language completion from other institutions.

The  Certificate in Biomedical Entrepreneurship is the only application that requires document submission directly to the school. 

UNT Health Science Center
Attn: Office of Admissions
3500 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76107

Questions may be directed to Admissions@unthsc.edu or call our office at (817) 735-2003. Applicants for the MS Medical Science program should review the FAQ’s first.

If you need assistance regarding Financial Aid, please find more information on their website at unthsc.edu/students/financial-aid  or e-mail the Financial Aid Office at finaid@unthsc.edu.