Admissions
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Our College of Health Professions offers the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree through its Department of Physical Therapy. The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program admitted the first cohort of students in 2010. Classes are held in the Medical Education Training Building, which features state-of-the-art educational facilities for physical therapy education.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at UNT Health Fort Worth is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. The physical therapy program has also received approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
The College of Health Professions offers a 30-month program that culminates in awarding the Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree. The Physician Assistant Studies program has been accepting PA students since 1997. Since opening its doors, the program proudly boasts more than 500 practicing alumni who provide healthcare services to citizens of Texas and beyond. In 2000, the department became the first state physician assistant studies program in Texas granted authority to award the Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree. Graduates of our Physician Assistant program are eligible to sit for the national Physician Assistant Certification Exam. In 2010, Forbes.com cited the physician assistant as the number one profession on their top ten list of “Best Master’s Degrees for Jobs.” Our master’s degree program in Physician Assistant Studies is currently ranked 34th in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
Master of Science in Lifestyle Health Sciences and Coaching
Our innovative graduate program provides you with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to become a credentialed health and wellness coach with a specialization in evidence-based lifestyle medicine. This career field draws from psychology, behavioral health, physiology, nutrition and exercise science, as well as emotional intelligence, communication, health literacy, and leadership. The curriculum will build foundational competencies and translatable skills that will equip you to work in a variety of clinical, community or corporate settings.
Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition
Clinical nutrition plays a vital role in improving health outcomes, preventing disease and enhancing quality of life through science-based dietary care. At UNT Health Fort Worth, the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition program offers a flexible, seamless pathway to become a registered dietitian nutritionist. With online classes complemented by in-person simulation and supervised practice experience, this program delivers real-world training tailored to your career goals. You’ll complete coursework and internships that prepare you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare and beyond while also gaining all the requirements needed to sit for the RDN exam. Contact us today to learn how you can join UNT Health’s inaugural MSCN cohort in fall 2026.