Pre-Health
Professions Programs
Guiding Students to a Desired Health Profession
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About the Program
Wholistic Pre-Health Preparation
Undergraduate Students:
At the University of St. Thomas, undergraduate students in any major can add a Pre-Health Professions Track to ensure they complete all the requirements for their future program.
Pre-Health Tracks include:
- Pre-Medical
- Pre-Dental
- Pre-Anesthesiology Assistant
- Pre-Physician Assistant
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Pre-Optometry
- Pre-Occupational Therapy
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Veterinary Medical
Academic Study
Personalized Oversight
Students will be assigned a faculty advisor from the Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC), who will guide you through the steps required to become the strongest possible applicant for your health professions school.
HPAC offers:
- Introductory workshop for new pre-health students
- Application workshops
- CV/Resume and Personal Statement workshops
- Mock interviews with alumni health professionals (with individualized feedback)
- Discounted Kaplan preparatory courses for entrance exams
- Composite committee letters for qualifying students applying to medical and dental schools
About the Program
Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP)
UST participates in the Joint Admission Medical Program. JAMP is an undergraduate pipeline program created by the Texas Legislature to close the gaps between participation and success for economically disadvantaged Texans pursuing their dreams of becoming a doctor. Students who fulfill all program requirements, including maintaining a minimum GPA and achieving a qualifying MCAT score, are guaranteed admission to one of the Texas Medical Schools. For more information click: www.TexasJamp.org or email JAMP@stthom.edu.
Academic Programs
Chart Your Course
Explore academic programs across UST, from the liberal arts to professional and graduate study. The catalog brings majors, minors, certificates, and degree requirements into one place, helping you compare options and plan a coherent path forward.
Guided by Health Professionals
Pre-Health Leadership
Dr. Gabriel Villares
Dr. Gabriel Villares guides the Health Professions Advisory Committee at UST. Dr. Villares helps make sure students are supported through coordinated academic advising and faculty instruction focused on preparation, accountability, and professional readiness.
Beyond the Bachelors
Post-Baccalaureate Students
Already earned your bachelor’s degree but still need prerequisites for your health profession school? The UST Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program offers the coursework and advising support you need to move forward.
We offer:
- Non-certificate programs for students needing fewer than 30 prerequisite STEM credits
- Certificate programs (four options) for qualifying students requiring more than 30 prerequisite STEM credits
Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Tracks include:
- Pre-Medical (non-certificate and certificate)
- Pre-Dental (non-certificate and certificate)
- Pre-Anesthesiology Assistant (non-certificate and certificate)
- Pre-Physician Assistant (non-certificate and certificate)
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Pre-Optometry
- Pre-Occupational Therapy
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Veterinary Medical
Like our undergraduates, Post-Bacc students in either non-certificate or certificate programs benefit from HPAC’s dedicated advising and professional development, including workshops, application preparation, interview coaching, discounted Kaplan test prep, and composite committee letters for qualified applicants.
Student Experience
Focused Preparation
for Health Professions
Students benefit from a structured academic environment designed to support transition into competitive professional programs. Preparation emphasizes academic performance, advising support, and clarity around professional expectations.
- Completion of required science prerequisites
- Academic advising tailored to individual health-profession goals
- Support for professional school preparation and planning
Program Overview
Considering Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health at UST?
Find answers to common questions about coursework, preparation pathways, and academic expectations within the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Programs.
Who should consider a Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health program?
These programs are designed for students who have completed a bachelor’s degree and are preparing to apply to professional health programs. This includes career changers and students strengthening prior academic preparation.
Are these programs degree-granting?
No. Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Programs are non-degree or certificate pathways focused on completing prerequisite coursework and academic preparation for professional school.
Do students receive advising support?
Yes. Students receive academic advising to support course planning, preparation timelines, and alignment with professional school requirements.
Can I prepare for multiple health professions?
Programs are structured to align coursework with specific professional paths, though advising can help students adjust preparation as goals evolve.
How long does a Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health program take?
Program length varies based on prior coursework and professional goals. Advising helps students determine an appropriate academic timeline.
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Preparing Future Health Professionals
Pre-Health students at the University of St. Thomas are guided by knowledgeable faculty to understand the healthcare landscape in Houston. With the Texas Medical Center right around the corner, studying pre-health professions at UST will give students the opportunity to engage in a community that is attuned to wholistic care for the human person.