Admissions

Applications for CBTS programs are supported on a variety of online platforms. Please follow the link below based on your program of interest:

• MS in Medical Science application is located on PostbacCAS.
  • Summer (cohort) opens November 15th; Fall (online) opens April 15th.

• PhD (Dissertation-based)/MS (Thesis-based) application is located on BioMedCAS.
  • Fall start opens November 1st.

• MS in Clinical Research Management (summer and fall starts) application is located on GradCAS.
  • Summer start opens November 15th; Fall opens April 1st.

Please note applications for each term close at 10:59 PM CST on the dates indicated above.  Applications that close on the 1st require all documents to be received by the 15th. Applications that close on the 15th require all documents by the following 1st. It is highly recommended that non-U.S. citizens apply well in advance of these deadlines to allow the preparation of immigration documents. Your application must be verified by the deadline for transcripts and other required items. Verified means that the appropriate CAS (found above under Application Links) has ensured that all of your coursework was entered correctly and consistently, which allows us to fairly evaluate your academic history. Because this process takes time, you should plan to have transcripts submitted as soon as possible in the application process. All application materials submitted become the property of UNT Health Fort Worth and cannot be returned. Important: All CBTS admissions committees review files on a rolling basis. The earlier your application file is complete, the sooner your file will be reviewed. If you are currently enrolled, your application must include transcripts with the previous semester’s grades and a copy of the current semester’s registration. Dual Degree: Applicants who are currently enrolled in the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Pharmacy, or College of Pharmacy and Health Professions and are applying for the graduate portion of a dual degree program should complete the online application as directed above. Once the application has been submitted, these applicants should then notify the admissions office by emailing our office at Admissions@unthealth.edu of the specific dual degree program to which they are applying. Non-degree seeking & course transfer students: Students at the University of North Texas (UNT) requesting enrollment for classes to transfer to UNT for their degree programs should email their request to Admissions@unthealth.edu rather than completing an application. Please view the catalog for official admissions policies.

Note: Students in the M.S. in Medical Science program at CBTS cannot apply to the Clinical Research Management program through Grad-CAS but must transfer into the CRM program the semester after they complete the Medical Science curriculum.

To be considered for admission, the applicant must submit the following official credentials to the appropriate CAS portal (see links above) :

• Application Processing Fees:
  • MS in Medical Science     $189 via PostbacCAS (Includes $75 application processing fee to UNT Health)
  • Traditional Ph.D./MS       $136 via BioMedCAS (Includes $75 application processing fee to UNT Health)
  • MS in CRM                         $88 via GradCAS (Includes $75 application processing fee)

A portion of the application fee may be waived for McNair scholars with documentation of participation.  The application fee is valid for one year from the application date.

• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
• A course-by-course WES ICAP is also required for transcripts from institutions outside the US.
  • If applying through PostbacCAS, BioMedCAS, or GradCAS, WES will need your CAS ID to properly route your evaluation.  If you ordered your WES evaluation without a PostbacCAS, BioMedCAS, or GradCAS ID, click here to learn how to proceed (select the appropriate platform from the drop-down and scroll down to “Additional Information”).
  • If applying through the UNT Health Certificate Application, choose “University of North Texas – Fort Worth, TX” when selecting the recipient(s).
  • For PostbacCAS and GradCAS applicants, ECE(Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.)  is another option for course-by-course evaluation services for transcripts from institutions outside the US; BioMedCAS will only accept WES.
• 2 to 3 letters of recommendation; see specific program requirements or CAS directions for the final required count.
• Personal Statement
• Resume/CV
• No CBTS program requires a standardized exam for entrance.
  • Optional test submissions include:
    • MS in Medical Science – MCAT, DAT, PCAT, or GRE via PostbacCAS optional documents area
    • MS/PhD Biomedical Sciences – GRE via BiomedCAS code 3411
    • MS Clinical Research Management – GRE via GradCAS code 3410
• International Admissions Requirements 

Supplemental materials may be submitted (GRE score, certificates, etc.), but are not required unless designated by application requirements per program, Program-Specific Application Processes.

Medical Science Cohort and Online Prerequisite Requirements:

• General or Inorganic Chemistry: at least six credits of coursework and two credits of laboratory work
• Biology: at least 12 semester credits of coursework and two credits of laboratory work
• Physics: at least six semester credits of coursework and two credits of laboratory work
• Organic Chemistry: at least six semester credits of coursework and two credits of laboratory work
• English: two 3-credit semester courses
• Statistics: one 3-credit semester course

Clinical Research Management does not have specific pre-requisite courses required; however, a strong science background with lab experience is highly recommended.

Traditional (Research-Based) MS and Ph.D. programs do not have specific prerequisite courses required; however, a strong science background with lab experience is highly recommended.

Academic records are reviewed to assess a candidate’s potential for success in our program, with particular attention given to performance in prerequisite coursework. While it is not mandatory for all prerequisite courses to have assigned grades, it is strongly recommended. Applicants who lack grades in most prerequisite courses are unlikely to be competitive for admission.

UNT Health Fort Worth’s English Language Requirements:

Please see International Admissions Requirements for details on language proficiency.

UNT Health Fort Worth

Attn: Office of Admissions

3500 Camp Bowie Blvd.

Fort Worth, TX 76107

Questions may be directed to Admissions@unthealth.edu or call our office at 817-735-2003. Applicants for the MS Medical Science program should review the FAQ’s first.

If you need assistance regarding Financial Aid, please find more information on their website at unthealth.edu/students/financial-aid  or e-mail the Financial Aid Office at finaid@unthealth.edu.