The Pre-Health Professions Certificate provides majors outside of the College of Natural Sciences (CNS) access to the courses required to complete health professions prerequisites.
The certificate requires completing 18 hours of approved coursework based on your pre-health pathway. All coursework must be completed with a C- or better and at least 9 hours of the coursework must be completed in residence at UT Austin. Credit by exam hours can be applied toward the certificate if the credit is for a specific course listed as a course option for the certificate.
Students are required to apply for admission into the certificate after completing the pre-qualifying courses which is detailed below. This coursework does not count toward your 18 hours of required certificate coursework.
Students may also apply for the certificate within one year after they graduate. A maximum of 9 hours may be taken after earning an undergraduate degree.
Non-Degree Seeking Students: You may apply to the Pre-Health Professions Certificate by following the admissions procedures and certificate requirements outlined on the 2014-2016 catalog tab. Be mindful that students who have already earned an Undergraduate degree either from another institution or more than 1 year ago from UT Austin, are NOT eligible to earn the Pre-Health Professions Certificate.
Note: If you are pursuing a degree from an earlier catalog than 2014 – 2016, please follow the requirements in the 2014-2016 catalog. If you are unsure of what catalog you are under, please refer to our FAQ's.
An application for admission is required in order to pursue the Pre-Health Professions certificate. Students are eligible to apply for admission once they have completed the following pre-qualifying courses: A grade of B- or higher must be achieved in the pre-qualifying coursework OR the student must have earned and claimed AP or IB credit for the specific courses listed above. Once admitted, the Certificate can be completed by finishing 18 hours of coursework from the student's specific pre-health pathway as indicated below. The 18 hours may be composed of introductory coursework, or a combination of introductory and advanced coursework. Please contact our email address with any questions: hpcert@austin.utexas.edu. Students: Always include your UT EID in your messages. To review requirements and track your progress, download the complete certificate checklist for non-science majors. When you complete the credential requirements: Please note: Transcription can take up to six weeks after the semester ends to process. If it is determined you have met the requirements your certificate will be transcripted and you will be able to see it on your official transcript within a couple of months of graduation. Introductory Coursework: Biology: BIO 311C, 311D, 206L; Chemistry: 204; Physics 302K*, 102M, 302L*, 102N; Statistics & Data Science: SDS 302/SDS 302F Advanced Coursework: Biochemistry: BCH 369; Biology: BIO 320**, 325, 326R*, 446L*, 365S; Chemistry: CH 320M, 320N, 220C Special Notes: *A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purposes of the certificate ** Course may not be required for all schools. Be sure to check with the Health Professions Office as well as the professional schools you plan to apply to. You should always refer to Health Professions Office for the most up to date health profession prerequisites. Introductory Coursework: Biology: BIO 311C, 311D, 206L, Chemistry: 204; Physics 317K, 117M, 317L, 117N; Statistics & Data Science: SDS 302/SDS 302F Advanced Coursework: Biochemistry: BCH 369; Biology: 325, 326R or M, 446L**, 344**; Chemistry: CH 320M, 320N, 220C Special Notes: *A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purposes of the certificate ** Course may not be required for all schools. Be sure to check with the Health Professions Office as well as the professional schools you plan to apply to. You should always refer to Health Professions Office for the most up to date health profession prerequisites. Introductory Coursework: Biology: BIO 311C, 311D; Statistics & Data Sciences: SDS 302/SDS 302F; Physics 302K*, 102M Advanced Coursework: Biology: BIO 325, 446L, 365S, 165U Special Notes: *A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purposes of the certificate ** Course may not be required for all schools. Be sure to check with the Health Professions Office as well as the professional schools you plan to apply to. You should always refer to Health Professions Office for the most up to date health profession prerequisites. Introductory Coursework: Biology: BIO 311C, 311D, 206L, Chemistry: 204; Physics 302K*, 102M, 302L*, 102N; Statistics & Data Science: SDS 302/SDS 302F Advanced Coursework: Biochemistry: BCH 369; Biology: BIO 325, 226L, 326R or M, 446L, 365S, 165U; Chemistry: CH 320M, 320N, 220C Special Notes: *A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purposes of the certificate ** Course may not be required for all schools. Be sure to check with the Health Professions Office as well as the professional schools you plan to apply to. You should always refer to Health Professions Office for the most up to date health profession prerequisites. Introductory Coursework: Biology: BIO 311C, 311D, 206L, Chemistry: 204; Statistics & Data Sciences: SDS 302/SDS 302F, Physics: PHY 302K*, 102M, 302L*, 102N Advanced Coursework: Biology: BIO 325, 446L, 365S, 165U Special Notes: *A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purposes of the certificate ** Course may not be required for all schools. Be sure to check with the Health Professions Office as well as the professional schools you plan to apply to. You should always refer to Health Professions Office for the most up to date health profession prerequisites. Introductory Coursework: Biology: BIO 311C, 311D, 206L, Chemistry: 204; Statistics & Data Sciences: SDS 302/SDS 302F Advanced Coursework: Biochemistry: BCH 369; Biology: BIO 320**, 325, 226L, 326R, 446L, 365S, 165U; Chemistry: CH 320M, 320N, 220C Special Notes: *A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purposes of the certificate ** Course may not be required for all schools. Be sure to check with the Health Professions Office as well as the professional schools you plan to apply to. You should always refer to Health Professions Office for the most up to date health profession prerequisites. Introductory Coursework: Biology: BIO 311C, 311D, 206L, Chemistry: 204; Statistics & Data Sciences: SDS 302/SDS 302F; Physics: PHY 302K*, 102M Advanced Coursework: Biology: BIO 325, 226L, 326R or M, 446L, 365S, 165U; Chemistry: CH 320M, 320N, 220C Special Notes: *A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purposes of the certificate ** Course may not be required for all schools. Be sure to check with the Health Professions Office as well as the professional schools you plan to apply to. You should always refer to Health Professions Office for the most up to date health profession prerequisites. Introductory Coursework: Biology: BIO 311C, 311D, 206L, Chemistry: 204; Physics: PHY 302K*, 102M, 302L*, 102N; Advanced Coursework: Biochemistry: BCH 369; Biology: BIO 325, 226L, 326R, 344**; Chemistry: CH 320M, 320N, 220C; Statistics & Data Sciences: SDS 321 or 328M Special Notes: *A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purposes of the certificate ** Course may not be required for all schools. Be sure to check with the Health Professions Office as well as the professional schools you plan to apply to. You should always refer to Health Professions Office for the most up to date health profession prerequisites.
An application for admission is required in order to pursue the Pre-Health Professions certificate. Students are eligible to apply for admission once they have completed the following pre-qualifying courses: A grade of B- or higher must be achieved in the pre-qualifying coursework OR the student must have earned and claimed AP or IB credit for the specific courses listed above. Once admitted, the Certificate can be completed by finishing 18 hours of coursework from the student's specific pre-health pathway as indicated below. The 18 hours may be composed of introductory coursework, or a combination of introductory and advanced coursework. Please contact our email address with any questions: hpcert@austin.utexas.edu. Students: Always include your UT EID in your messages. To review requirements and track your progress, download the complete certificate checklist for non-science majors. When you complete the credential requirements: Please note: Transcription can take up to six weeks after the semester ends to process. If it is determined you have met the requirements your certificate will be transcripted and you will be able to see it on your official transcript within a couple of months of graduation. Introductory Coursework: Biology: BIO 311C, 311D, 206L; Chemistry: 204; Physics 302K*, 102M, 302L*, 102N Advanced Coursework: Biochemistry: BCH 369; Biology: BIO 320**, 325, 326R or M; Chemistry: CH 320M, 320N, 220C Special Notes: *A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purposes of the certificate ** Course may not be required for all schools. Be sure to check with the Health Professions Office as well as the professional schools you plan to apply to. You should always refer to Health Professions Office for the most up to date health profession prerequisites. Introductory Coursework: Biology: BIO 311C, 311D, 206L; Chemistry: 204; Physics 302K*, 102M, 302L*, 102N Advanced Coursework: Biochemistry: BCH 369; Biology: BIO 320**, 325; Chemistry: CH 320M, 320N, 220C Special Notes: *A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purposes of the certificate ** Course may not be required for all schools. Be sure to check with the Health Professions Office as well as the professional schools you plan to apply to. You should always refer to Health Professions Office for the most up to date health profession prerequisites. Introductory Coursework: Biology: BIO 311C, 311D, 206L; Statistics & Data Sciences: SDS 302/SDS 302F; Physics 302K*, 102M Advanced Coursework: Biology: BIO 325, 446L, 365S, 165U Special Notes: *A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purposes of the certificate ** Course may not be required for all schools. Be sure to check with the Health Professions Office as well as the professional schools you plan to apply to. You should always refer to Health Professions Office for the most up to date health profession prerequisites. Introductory Coursework: Biology: BIO 311C, 311D, 206L; Chemistry: 204; Physics 302K*, 102M, 302L*, 102N Advanced Coursework: Biochemistry: BCH 369; Biology: BIO 325, 226L, 326R or M, 446L, 365S, 165U; Chemistry: CH 320M, 320N, 220C Special Notes: *A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purposes of the certificate ** Course may not be required for all schools. Be sure to check with the Health Professions Office as well as the professional schools you plan to apply to. You should always refer to Health Professions Office for the most up to date health profession prerequisites. Introductory Coursework: Biology: BIO 311C, 311D, 206L; Chemistry: 204; Statistics & Data Sciences: SDS 302/SDS 302F, Physics: PHY 302K*, 102M, 302L*, 102N Advanced Coursework: Biology: BIO 325, 446L, 365S, 165U Special Notes: *A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purposes of the certificate ** Course may not be required for all schools. Be sure to check with the Health Professions Office as well as the professional schools you plan to apply to. You should always refer to Health Professions Office for the most up to date health profession prerequisites. Introductory Coursework: Biology: BIO 311C, 311D, 206L; Chemistry: 204; Statistics & Data Sciences: SDS 302/SDS 302F; Nutrition: NTR 306 Advanced Coursework: Biochemistry: BCH 369; Biology: BIO 320**, 325, 226L, 326R, 344**, 446L, 365S, 165U; Chemistry: CH 320M, 320N, 220C Special Notes: *A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purposes of the certificate ** Course may not be required for all schools. Be sure to check with the Health Professions Office as well as the professional schools you plan to apply to. You should always refer to Health Professions Office for the most up to date health profession prerequisites. Introductory Coursework: Biology: BIO 311C, 311D, 206L; Chemistry: 204; Statistics & Data Sciences: SDS 302/SDS 302F; Physics: PHY 302K*, 102M Advanced Coursework: Biology: BIO 325, 226L, 326R or M, 446L, 365S, 165U; Chemistry: CH 320M, 320N, 220C Special Notes: *A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purposes of the certificate ** Course may not be required for all schools. Be sure to check with the Health Professions Office as well as the professional schools you plan to apply to. You should always refer to Health Professions Office for the most up to date health profession prerequisites. Introductory Coursework: Biology: BIO 311C, 311D, 206L; Chemistry: 204; Physics: PHY 302K*, 102M, 302L*, 102N; Advanced Coursework: Biochemistry: BCH 369; Biology: BIO 325, 226L, 326R, 344**; Chemistry: CH 320M, 320N, 220C; Statistics & Data Sciences: SDS 321 or 328M Special Notes: *A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purposes of the certificate ** Course may not be required for all schools. Be sure to check with the Health Professions Office as well as the professional schools you plan to apply to. You should always refer to Health Professions Office for the most up to date health profession prerequisites.
A two step process for admission and transcription is required. Students are eligible to apply for admission once they have completed the following pre-qualifying courses: Upon completion of the certificate requirements, Non-CNS students are required to apply to have the Pre-Health Professions Certificate transcripted in their graduating semester. Please apply for transcripting if you are in your graduating semester. Applications will not be considered for students who apply that have coursework scheduled in a future semester. If it is determined you have met the requirements your certificate will be transcripted and you will be able to see it on your official transcript within a couple of months of graduation. Introductory Coursework: Biology: BIO 311C, 311D, 206L; Chemistry: 204; Physics 302K*, 102M, 302L*, 102N Advanced Coursework: Biochemistry: BCH 369; Biology: BIO 320**, 325, 326R or M; Chemistry: CH 320M, 320N, 220C Special Notes: *A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purposes of the certificate ** Course may not be required for all schools. Be sure to check with the Health Professions Office as well as the professional schools you plan to apply to. You should always refer to Health Professions Office for the most up to date health profession prerequisites. Introductory Coursework: Biology: BIO 311C, 311D, 206L; Chemistry: 204; Physics 302K*, 102M, 302L*, 102N Advanced Coursework: Biochemistry: BCH 369; Biology: BIO 320**, 325; Chemistry: CH 320M, 320N, 220C Special Notes: *A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purposes of the certificate ** Course may not be required for all schools. Be sure to check with the Health Professions Office as well as the professional schools you plan to apply to. You should always refer to Health Professions Office for the most up to date health profession prerequisites. Introductory Coursework: Biology: BIO 311C, 311D, 206L; Statistics & Data Sciences: SDS 302/SDS 302F; Physics 302K*, 102M Advanced Coursework: Biology: BIO 325, 446L, 365S, 165U Special Notes: *A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purposes of the certificate ** Course may not be required for all schools. Be sure to check with the Health Professions Office as well as the professional schools you plan to apply to. You should always refer to Health Professions Office for the most up to date health profession prerequisites. Introductory Coursework: Biology: BIO 311C, 311D, 206L; Chemistry: 204; Physics 302K*, 102M, 302L*, 102N Advanced Coursework: Biochemistry: BCH 369; Biology: BIO 325, 226L, 326R or M, 446L, 365S, 165U; Chemistry: CH 320M, 320N, 220C Special Notes: *A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purposes of the certificate ** Course may not be required for all schools. Be sure to check with the Health Professions Office as well as the professional schools you plan to apply to. You should always refer to Health Professions Office for the most up to date health profession prerequisites. Introductory Coursework: Biology: BIO 311C, 311D, 206L; Chemistry: 204; Statistics & Data Sciences: SDS 302/SDS 302F; Physics: PHY 302K*, 102M, 302L*, 102N Advanced Coursework: Biology: BIO 325, 446L, 365S, 165U Special Notes: *A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purposes of the certificate ** Course may not be required for all schools. Be sure to check with the Health Professions Office as well as the professional schools you plan to apply to. You should always refer to Health Professions Office for the most up to date health profession prerequisites. Introductory Coursework: Biology: BIO 311C, 311D, 206L; Chemistry: 204; Statistics & Data Sciences: SDS 302/SDS 302F; Nutrition: NTR 306 Advanced Coursework: Biochemistry: BCH 369; Biology: BIO 320**, 325, 226L, 326R, 344**, 446L, 365S, 165U; Chemistry: CH 320M, 320N, 220C Special Notes: *A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purposes of the certificate ** Course may not be required for all schools. Be sure to check with the Health Professions Office as well as the professional schools you plan to apply to. You should always refer to Health Professions Office for the most up to date health profession prerequisites. Introductory Coursework: Biology: BIO 311C, 311D, 206L; Chemistry: 204; Statistics & Data Sciences: SDS 302/SDS 302F; Physics: PHY 302K*, 102M Advanced Coursework: Biology: BIO 325, 226L, 326R or M, 446L, 365S, 165U; Chemistry: CH 320M, 320N, 220C Special Notes: *A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purposes of the certificate ** Course may not be required for all schools. Be sure to check with the Health Professions Office as well as the professional schools you plan to apply to. You should always refer to Health Professions Office for the most up to date health profession prerequisites. Introductory Coursework: Biology: BIO 311C, 311D, 206L; Chemistry: 204; Physics: PHY 302K*, 102M, 302L*, 102N; Advanced Coursework: Biochemistry: BCH 369; Biology: BIO 325, 226L, 326R, 344**; Chemistry: CH 320M, 320N, 220C; Statistics & Data Sciences: SDS 321 or 328M Special Notes: *A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purposes of the certificate ** Course may not be required for all schools. Be sure to check with the Health Professions Office as well as the professional schools you plan to apply to. You should always refer to Health Professions Office for the most up to date health profession prerequisites.2018-2020 / 2020-2022 Catalogs
After the 8th class day, credentials will become official in the next semester.
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION:
HTTPS://UTDIRECT.UTEXAS.EDU/APPS/DEGREE/MINORS/
Pre-Dental Preparation
Pre-Medical Preparation
Pre-Occupational Therapy Preparation
Pre-Optometry Preparation
Pre-Physical Therapy Preparation
Pre-Physician Assistant Preparation
Pre-Pharmacy Preparation
Pre-Veterinary Preparation
2016-2018 Catalog
After the 8th class day, credentials will become official in the next semester.
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION:
HTTPS://UTDIRECT.UTEXAS.EDU/APPS/DEGREE/MINORS/
Pre-Dental Preparation
Pre-Medical Preparation
Pre-Occupational Therapy Preparation
Pre-Optometry Preparation
Pre-Physical Therapy Preparation
Pre-Physician Assistant Preparation
Pre-Pharmacy Preparation
Pre-Veterinary Preparation
2014-2016 Catalog
A grade of B- or higher must be achieved in the pre-qualifying coursework or the student must have earned and claimed AP or IB credit for the specific courses listed above.After the 8th class day, credentials will become official in the next semester.
How to apply:
Both applications must be completed to qualify for admission and transcription.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO INTIATE THE PROCESS FOR ADMISSION.
Step 2. Transcription Application:
CLICK HERE IF YOU ARE GRADUATING IN FALL 2021 TO COMPLETE THE TRANSCRIPTION APPLICATION.
Certificate Transcription Process:When you complete the credential requirements:
Applications are reviewed at the end of the semester and transcription can take up to six weeks after the semester ends to process.
Pre-Dental Preparation
Pre-Medical Preparation
Pre-Occupational Therapy Preparation
Pre-Optometry Preparation
Pre-Physical Therapy Preparation
Pre-Physician Assistant Preparation
Pre-Pharmacy Preparation
Pre-Veterinary Preparation
