UNT Health academic programs: education for the future of health
Across our six colleges, we are training the health care providers, researchers and public health professionals of the future. Please see our degree programs below.
One of the nation’s top medical schools for primary care, the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine has an outstanding reputation for our innovative medical school curriculum, cutting-edge research, quality patient care and outstanding student performance.
Degrees:
The College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences takes great pride in shaping the future of the biomedical workforce with three areas of focus: education, student services and research. Our PhD, MS and undergraduate students are the educators, researchers and health care professionals of tomorrow. They also are fully engaged in innovative, ground-breaking research to tackle major health care issues such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
Degrees:
PhD – Biomedical Science (Dissertation Research Based)
MS – Biomedical Science (Thesis Research Based)
MS – Clinical Research Management (Practicum/Capstone; Online Available)
MS – Medical Science (Non-Thesis; Online Available)
BS – Biomedical Sciences (Online Only)
From its inception, the College of Public Health has focused on providing critically needed public health education and research to North Texas. In addition to our exceptional curricula, we require our students to engage in hands-on public health experience beyond the classroom to ensure our graduates are well versed in all aspects of public health.
Degrees:
MHA – Health Administration (Online Available)
MPH – Biostatistics & Data Science
MPH – Public Health Leadership (Online Available)
MS – Public Health Sciences (Epidemiology, Health Behavior Research)
PhD – Public Health Sciences (Epidemiology, Health Behavior Research)
The College of Health Professions offers Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, and Master of Science in Lifestyle Health Sciences and Coaching degrees. Our outstanding programs provide the knowledge, experience and skills necessary to ensure our students excel in their chosen health professions.
Degrees:
MPAS – Physician Assistant Studies
MS – Lifestyle Health Sciences & Coaching (Online Only)
The College of Pharmacy is committed to developing patient-centric pharmacy professionals trained in an interprofessional environment. We advocate a team health care concept coupled with optimizing health through discovery.
Degrees:
MS – Applied Outcomes Research (Online Only)
MS – Drug Discovery & Development (Hybrid)
The College of Nursing, UNT Health’s newest college, is helping address the critical nursing shortage in Texas. We are creating the next generation of nursing professionals who are innovators and leaders.
Degrees:
MSN in Nursing Practice Innovation
MSN in Nursing in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Online programs
At UNT Health, we offer online graduate degree and certificate programs in many high-demand health care fields. We also offer non-credit professional development courses designed for your goals, your budget, and your lifestyle.
Continuing Education
Our accredited Office of Continuing Education uses outcomes to develop and deliver interprofessional education that advances the health of the community.
Microcredentials
Explore our microcredential offerings. They provide opportunities to gain specific competencies in shorter or more flexible timespans.
Interprofessional Education
A core competency at UNT Health, Interprofessional Education and Practice drives collaboration to improve health care outcomes and the quality of life for communities.
University Assessment and Accreditation
This office ensures compliance with accreditation requirements, and improves student outcomes and the work done at UNT Health through continuous quality improvement and evidence-based decision support.
Office of the Provost
The Office of the Provost promotes academic excellence at UNT Health. The provost and senior vice president for academic affairs is the university’s chief academic officer.