The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Established in 1959, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) is dedicated to equipping future nurses with both competence and compassion through its several programs, each tailored to meet various professional needs.

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School Overview

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including Accelerated BSN, BSN, BSN to PhD, CNL, DNP, Entry Level BSN, MSN, MSN to PhD, MSN to DNP, NP, Other, PhD, Post Grad Certificate, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

  • Special Focus Four-Year: Research Institution
  • 4 year or higher institution
  • 785 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
    *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
  • 2,733 Graduate Students Enrolled
  • 91% Graduation Rate

Student Demographics

  • 26 Average Age
  • 28% Men
  • 72% Women
  • 1% Veterans
  • 74% White
  • 40% Hispanic
  • 6% Black
  • 3% Asian
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Nursing Programs

  • $29,160 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
  • $18,344 In-State Graduate Tuition*

*Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

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In 1959, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San AntonioTM), a public institution, was established.

UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1969.

Undergraduate

Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

The Traditional BSN track is designed for students that have no prior education in the nursing field. It is 24 months in length.

Accelerated BSN

Another option is the Accelerated BSN that is 15 months in length. In order to qualify for the accelerated BSN program, students must currently hold or attain a non-nursing baccalaureate degree prior to the start of the nursing program.

Traditional and Accelerated BSN Admission Criteria (not all inclusive)

  • Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Minimum 3.0 math/science GPA
  • Minimum 65 cumulative score on the TEAS Exam
  • Prerequisite courses; applicants who do not hold a baccalaureate degree from a Texas public institution will need to complete 51 of the 60 semester hours of required prerequisite courses

Graduate

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Students have the choice of many tracks including Administrative Management, Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

General Admission (not all inclusive)

  • Official transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended
  • BSN from CCNE, ACEN or NLNAC accredited program
  • Interview
  • Licensure as a RN in Texas or compact license with Multi-State privileges
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association
  • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner majors will need to possess ACLS certification through the American Heart Association
  • Current required immunizations
  • Current health insurance
  • Criminal background check

Alternate Entry Master's Degree

Suspended fall of 2017

Post-Graduate Certificate

Students that specialize in Nursing Education, or a Nurse Practitioner specialization in Adult Gerontology Acute Care, Family, Pediatric, or Psychiatric Mental Health, have the option to obtain a Post-Graduate Certificate.

General Admission (not all inclusive)

  • MSN from nationally accredited School of Nursing (ACEN, NLNAC, CCNE)
  • Completion of a graduate course in health assessment, graduate pathophysiology, and graduate pharmacology with grade of "B" or better
  • Official transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended
  • Interview
  • Licensure as an RN in Texas or Compact license with Multi-State privileges
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association
  • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner majors will need to possess ACLS through the American Heart Association
  • Current required immunizations
  • Current health insurance
  • Criminal background check
  • Basic computer skills

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

The DNP program is designed for students who hold a Master's degree in Nursing and who have nursing specialty preparation at the graduate level.

The DNP program is not available to residents in some states. Prior to applying for admission, please verify the program is available in your state.

Specialty Tracks

  • Advanced Practice Leadership
  • Public Health
  • Executive Administrative Management

Admission Criteria (not all inclusive)

  • MSN from accredited institution (ACEN, CCNE, NLNAC)
  • Official transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended
  • Interview
  • Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state where your clinical/practicum hours will occur
  • Proof of current national certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (for Advanced Practice Leadership track only)

The School of Nursing is actively pursuing approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to deliver a BSN to DNP pathway.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Program entry is available for students at the Post-BSN or Post-MSN level.

General Admission Criteria (not all inclusive)

  • BSN and/or MSN from a nationally accredited school of nursing (ACEN, NLNAC, CCNE)
  • Licensure as an RN in Texas or compact license with Multi-State privileges    
  • Official transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended
  • Three letters of professional reference
  • Current resume or curriculum vitae
  • Essays 
  • Graduate Record Examination General (aptitude) test (verbal and quantitative sections) taken within the last 5 years
  • Interview

Accreditation

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited the baccalaureate, master's, and DNP programs.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Rankings

US News & World Report (2020)

  • #35 Best Nursing Schools: Master's
  • #54 (tie) Best Nursing Schools: DNP

NICHE (2019)

  • Best Big Colleges in America #112 of 131
  • Top Public Universities in America #228 of 672
  • Best College Campuses in America #243 of 1,408
  • Colleges with the Best Student Life in America #296 of 1,542
  • Most Diverse Colleges in America #297 of 1,592
  • Best College Locations in America #423 of 1,553
  • Best College Dorms in America #519 of 1,370
  • Best Colleges in America #599 of 1,647
  • Top Public Universities in Texas #13 of 35
  • Most Diverse Colleges in Texas #14 of 81
  • Best College Campuses in Texas #17 of 68
  • Best College Locations in Texas #21 of 77
  • Most Liberal Colleges in Texas #24 of 25
  • Best Colleges in Texas #29 of 81
  • Colleges with the Best Academics in Texas #31 of 78
  • Best College Dorms in Texas #34 of 66
  • Best Value Colleges in Texas #49 of 77
  • Best Colleges in San Antonio Area #4 of 9
  • Best Value Colleges in San Antonio Area #6 of 8

USA - CWUR World University Rankings 2018-2019 listed UT Health San Antonio in Top 1000 Universities.

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