Degrees and Certificates

Listed below are lists of the degrees and certificates offered at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio. For details on each School and Program, consult the links below.

Dental School Degrees and Certificates:

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
• Dual Degree program (DDS/PhD)
• International Dentist Education Program for foreign-trained dentists: DDS
• Advanced Education Certificate Programs: Certificate, Specialty Certificate
• Advanced Education Integrated MD Program: Specialty Certificate and MD degree
  
• Dental Hygiene:
  • Bachelor of Science - Entry Level
  • Bachelor of Science - Degree Completion
  • Master of Science (see Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences)

Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Degrees:

• Dual Degree programs - DDS/PhD, DDS/MS, MD/PhD
• Integrated Multidisciplinary Graduate Programs (IMGP): Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the following specializations:
  • Biology of Aging, Cancer Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genomics and Development, Membrane Biology and Cell Signaling, Metabolism and Metabolic Disorders, Microbiology and Immunology, Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology, Neuroscience and Pharmacology
• Basic Sciences - Master of Science (MS) and/or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in:
  • Cellular and Structural Biology, Molecular Medicine, Physiology
• Dental Sciences - Master of Science in:
  • Dental Diagnostic Science, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Endodontics
• Medical Sciences - Doctor of Philosophy or Master of Science in:
  • Biomedical Engineering, Radiological Sciences
  • M.D. Residency/PhD in Radiological Sciences
• Medical Sciences - Master of Science in:
• Clinical Investigation
• Pharmacy - Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) with UT-Austin College of Pharmacy
• Nursing - Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
• Dental Hygiene - Master of Science
• Clinical Laboratory Sciences - Master of Science

School of Health Professions Degrees and Certificates:

• Clinical Laboratory Sciences:
  • Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
  • Bachelor of Science and/or Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cytogenetics
  • Post-Baccalaureate Certificates (Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Immunohematology, Hematology)
  • Master of Science/Forensic Toxicology (see Graduate School of Biomedical Science)
• Emergency Health Sciences
  • Basic Certificate
  • Paramedic Certificate
  • Bachelor of Science
• Occupational Therapy:
  • Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
• Physical Therapy:
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
  • Transitional Doctor 0f Physical Therapy (T-DPT) 
• Physician Assistant Studies
  • Master of Physician Assistant Studies
• Respiratory Care
  • Bachelor of Science

School of Medicine Degrees:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD)
• Dual Degree programs: MD/MS, MD/PhD
• Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health (MD/MPH) with
  UTHSC-Houston
• MD Degree with Distinction in Research
• MD with Distinction in Medical Education
• Deaf Education and Hearing Science:
  • Master of Deaf Education and Hearing Science (MDEHS)
  
  

School of Nursing Degrees:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Master of Science in Nursing
• Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (see Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences)

This listing is for general information use only. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio reserves the right to withdraw courses at any time, and to change fees, tuition, calendar, curriculum, degree requirements, graduation procedures, and any other requirements affecting students. Changes will become effective whenever the proper authorities so determine and will apply to both prospective students and those already enrolled.