The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

1. Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences (BSMS) – School of Health Professions

Credit Hours: Minimum of 60 semester credit hours of lower-division undergraduate coursework from a regionally accredited U.S. institution.

GPA: Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Prerequisites: Completion of all required lower-division courses with a grade of “C” or better.

Application: Submit through Allied Health Centralized Application Service (AHCAS) along with a supplemental application.

Additional Requirements: Two reference letters (preferably from science instructors or employers) and a personal interview with program faculty. 

2. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – School of Nursing

Prerequisite Courses: Completion of at least 51 out of 60 hours of required prerequisite courses, including all math and science courses, prior to application.

GPA: Minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.0.

TEAS Exam: Minimum overall score of 65 on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).

Application: Submit through NursingCAS along with a $45 School of Nursing application fee.

Additional Requirements: An embedded online interview as part of the application process.