Health-related pre-professional programs

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Program Webpage
healthprofessions@unt.edu
(930) 369-8606
Hickory Hall, Room 256

WANT TO ATTEND MEDICAL OR DENTAL SCHOOL? HAVE A DESIRE TO BECOME A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT OR PHARMACIST OR WORK AS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST? THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS’ OFFICE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS CAN PUT YOU ON THE RIGHT TRACK TO BECOMING A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL.

Your future in Health-related pre-professional programs

Potential careers include:

• Dentist
• Doctor
• Occupational therapist
• Optometrist
• Pharmacist
• Physical therapist
• Physician assistant
• Podiatrist
• Veterinarian

How we can help

The Office of Health Professions has advisors and counselors who provide one-on-one advising and prepare you for professional school through various seminars, advising and information sessions. Detailed information regarding entrance requirements, tutoring, the application process, letters of recommendation and the interview process also are provided to you.

Several academic departments offer courses that prepare you to enroll in health professions programs in Texas and across the nation. Your undergraduate major may be in any program, but the prerequisite requirements for applying to the health professions schools also must be met. Many of our most distinguished faculty members teach these courses. Opportunities to participate in their research may also be available.

You can gain valuable insights and access to other resources through the Alpha Epsilon Delta national pre-health honor society. Other related student organizations include:

• Alpha Delta Pre-Health Minority Club
• Eagles Pre-Pharmacy Association
• Medically Dedicated Students Organization
• Pre-Dental Society
• Pre-Physical Therapy Club
• Pre-Physician Assistant Club
• Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club

Our Living Learning Community brings together students pursuing health profession careers who live on campus to enhance social and academic experiences. More information about the Health Professions Community is at their website.

Information about health professions scholarships is available by contacting the Office of Health Professions at healthprofessions@unt.edu or by calling 940-369-8606.

Looking ahead

For admission to medical, dental, podiatry, optometry or veterinary school, it’s important that you:

• Demonstrate a desire to help others by volunteering in patient-based activities
• Maintain a strong GPA
• Make a competitive score on the entrance exam
• Shadow professionals in the chosen profession

Eleven medical schools, three dental schools, one veterinary medical school, two optometry schools and many allied health care professional schools are located in Texas. Among the nine medical schools is the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, which is the only osteopathic medicine school in the state.

The health science center also houses many master’s and doctoral programs, including those in physician assistant studies (master’s), physical therapy (doctoral) and pharmacy (doctoral).

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

School of Business

Bachelor’s	Master’s
AccountingBusiness AnalyticsFinanceGeneral BusinessHospitality ManagementHuman ResourcesSupply Chain & Marketing Management	Business AdministrationMBA-AccountingMBA-Human ResourcesMBA-Strategic ManagementManagement
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School of Education

Bachelor’s	Master’s
Interdisciplinary StudiesEarly Childhood – ESLEarly Childhood – BilingualEC-12 – (LOTE) SpanishMiddle School ESL – Language ArtsMiddle School ESL – MathMiddle School ESL – ScienceMiddle School ESL – Social StudiesSpecial Education	Curriculum & InstructionEducational Leadership
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School of Human Services

Bachelor’s	Master’s
Child Development and Family StudiesHuman Services Management and Leadership	Clinical Mental Health CounselingSchool Counseling
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School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Bachelor’s	Master’s
BiologyCommunication and TechnologyCriminal JusticeInformation TechnologyJustice and Social PolicyMathematicsPolitical SciencePsychologyPublic HealthSociology  Tranfers OnlyApplied Arts and Sciences (BAAS)Emergency Services AdministrationUrban Agriculture & Renewable Resources	Criminal JusticePublic Leadership
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University of North Texas

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Overview

University of North Texas is a University institution located in Denton, TX, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address1155 Union Circle #311425
Denton, TX  76203
United StatesContactMr. Randall Nunn
Associate Director of Admissions
Email: randall.nunn@unt.edu
Phone: 940-565-3920

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning
Interior Architecture
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Ecology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related…

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

21,308Applied17,974Accepted32,694Enrolled84%

Female Admissions

11,998Females Applied10,334Females Accepted86%Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

9,310Males Applied7,640Males Accepted82%Acceptance Rate

Applying

75Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	August 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	August 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	590	530	630	Improve your score!Practice
SAT Math	570	520	610	Improve your score!Practice
ACT Composite	23	19	26	Improve your score!Practice

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition

8,643In-state20,913Out-of-state8,643In-district

Fees

2,892Full-time student fees10,158Room & board

Financial Aid

12,121Avg. Financial Aid Package14,035Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package3,859Avg. Loan Aid7,476Avg. Grant Aid8,849Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded95%Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid54%Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met10%Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

32,694Total Undergrad students4%International Students4%Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	27.91%
Black or African American	14.27%
White or Caucasian	41.38%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.28%
Asian	7.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	4.4%
Other	0.58%

Gender

Male (46.75%)Female (53.25%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	15%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaperDrama/theatre groupStudent-run radio stationStudent-run television stationMarching bandChoral groupsCampus events:
Homecoming, University Day and Mean Green Spring Fling

Student Services

Legal servicesHealth clinicPersonal/psychological counselingWomen’s centerInternational students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternitiesGreek sororitiesLocal fraternitiesLocal sororitiesMost popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Residence Hall Association, Panhellenic Association, Interfraternity Council and Black Student Union

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services24-hour patrols by trained officersStudent patrolsLate-night transport/escort servicesElectronically-operated dormitory entrances