University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Founded over thirty years ago, the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has become one of the largest medical schools in the United States and is one of the top healthcare, scientific research and educational facilities in the state of Texas. With over 4,500 students in six well-recognized programs, the University continues to grow – drawing some of the best and brightest minds from around the world to pursue careers in both clinical practice and public health.

Each of the university's six schools has something unique to offer. In fact, the public health program is one of the largest of its kind in the country. More so, the nursing program is ranked top five percent in the United States and the School of Biomedical Informatics is the only program of its kind anywhere in the nation. Backed by three very prestigious learning hospitals: Memorial Hermann Hospital, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, students who embark on a career path in any one of the six schools are guaranteed a top-notch educational and lifelong learning experience.

Over the years, the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has maintained its mission to not only educate top-notch healthcare professionals, but to set forth the precedence for high quality clinical care and public health practice. The University strives to promote quality of care through proper diagnosis and treatment. In addition, the University aims to prevent the risk of illness and disease with a special focus on disease prevention throughout the community.

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Accreditation Details

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston maintains accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. This accreditation allows the institution to award certificates, bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees.

Several of the university's programs are independently accredited, as well. Through the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center's School of Health Professions, the Clinical Laboratory Science program, Cytogenetic Technology program, and Histotechnology program are accredited through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The Diagnostic Imaging program and Radiation Therapy programs are accredited through The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

The University of Texas Medical School at Houston is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. The M.D. Anderson Cancer Center has maintained accreditation through the Joint Commission for over sixty years.

In addition, the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and the Human Subjects Research Protection Program has attained accreditation through the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs. This accreditation signifies the "gold standard" when it comes to the facilitation of research with human subjects.

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Application Requirements

Students who are interested in applying to the School of Health Professions at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center must complete and submit the following for full consideration:

• Online application
• $45 non-refundable application fee
• Three letters of professional recommendation (using online forms)
• Official college transcripts showing all prior completed coursework

Students pursuing an advanced degree through the School of Health Professions at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center are required to check specific program guidelines to determine the requirements for admission.

In addition to the above requirements, students who are interested in pursuing a degree in either Diagnostic Imaging or Diagnostic Medical Sonography are required to attend an information session, as well as a clinical site visit.

Additional paperwork may be required upon admission into the program. Students may be requested to submit proof of current health records, a completed drug screen and a completed background check.

Students applying for admission into the School of Health Professions at the University of Texas MD Cancer Center are encouraged to apply by the priority deadlines. Students who apply after the listed priority dates will be considered on a case by case basis where space is available. The priority deadlines are as follows:

• September 15th – application opens
• January 15th – priority deadline for those applying to the Histotechnology program
• March 1st – priority deadline for those applying to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Medical Dosimetry programs
• April 1st – priority deadline for those applying to the Clinical Laboratory Science program, Cytogenetic Technology program, Diagnostic Imaging program, Histotechnology program, Molecular Genetic Technology program and Radiation Therapy program
• May 1st – priority deadline for those certified through ARRT, NMTCB or ARDMS for Diagnostic Imagining Specialties
• June 15th – closing date for all program admissions

Tuition and Financial Aid

For the 2015-2016 academic year, the cost of tuition for the School of Health Professions is estimated to be $1,600.00 for Texas residents and $7,000.00 for non-residents. This is the estimated cost of tuition based on 15 credit hours per semester.

The cost for books and supplies varies by program, but is estimated to be $500.00 for both Texas residents and out-of-state students. All students, despite the program of interest, are required to have a laptop computer and be covered by health insurance. The cost of both of these items is not reflected in the estimate above.

Over 75 percent of the student population that has been admitted into the School of Health Professions receives some form of financial aid. Financial aid is available in the form of both private and federal loans, as well as scholarships. In order to be eligible for a School of Health Professions scholarship, students must:

• Be accepted into one of the degree programs
• Have a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale)
• Show academic excellence and a high level of personal achievement
• Applications for financial aid are made available in the Spring. Students are encouraged to submit a financial aid application by July 1st for consideration.

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Students who apply to one of the many programs offered through the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center are sure to secure an educational experience unlike any other. For more than twenty years, the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center has been ranked one of the top two cancer centers in the country and has been deemed as the top hospital for cancer care in the nation.

The Cancer Center School of Health Professions is not only committed to teaching and developing high quality health professionals, but is dedicated to meeting the needs of health science professionals around the world. The Cancer Center consistently aims to set the gold standard for quality care, treatment and prevention.

The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center was the first of its kind to combine learning, treatment and research under one roof. Whether students wish to attain an undergraduate degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Diagnostic Imaging, Histotechnology or pursue an advanced degree in Diagnostic Genetics, students who attend the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center are sure to develop into top-notch healthcare professionals.