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Application Checklist

Certificate Program in EMT-Basic

Certificate Program in EMT-Paramedic

Bachelor of Science in Emergency Health Sciences

Application Periods

EMT-Basic Applications may be submitted throughout the year
Application deadline April 1 for May entry
Application deadline June 1 for August entry
Application deadline November 1 for January entry
EMT-Paramedic Applications may be submitted throughout the year
Application deadline June 1 for August entry
Bachelor of Science Applications may be submitted September 1 through June 1
Application deadline June 1 for August entry
Application deadline November 1 for January entry
Application deadline March 1 for May entry

Send all application materials to

Application Center
UT Health Science Center San Antonio
School of Health Professions Admissions
7703 Floyd Curl Dr., Mail Code 7709
San Antonio, TX  78229-3900


Checklist for EMT-Basic Certificate

All checked items listed below are required for a complete application.  If items are missing, your application may not be processed.

  • 18 years or older by program completion date
  • High school diploma or GED from an accredited school
  • Completed application (click here for the Texas Common Application).
  • Submit the $45.00 application fee: may be paid by credit card (MasterCard or Visa), check, or money order (payable to UTHSCSA). IMPORTANT: Include your application ID on your check or money order. Applications will not be processed without the non-refundable application fee. Fee waiver requests are not accepted.

Submit the following materials and documents to the Registrar at the address above, before the application deadline:

  • Official high school transcripts, GED, or college/university transcripts for every institution you have attended, or  – If official transcripts are sent to you, you may send them to the Registrar if the seal on the envelope is not broken.
  • TOEFL score (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – Required only of international applicants from countries where English is not the native language; minimum score of 68 (Internet), 220 (computer), or 560 (paper) is required.
  • International Transcript Evaluation (international students, only) – Transcripts of coursework taken at colleges/universities outside the United States must be submitted to the Registrar, along with a course-by-course evaluation by an approved credentialing organization.  For more information, click here.

You are encouraged to contact the Office of the Registrar by e-mail at ahprospect@uthscsa.edu, or phone at (210) 567-2660, to check the status of your application and supporting materials two to three weeks after submitting them.


Checklist for EMT-Paramedic Certificate

All checked items listed below are required for a complete application.  If items are missing, your application may not be processed.

  • 18 years or older by program completion date
  • High school diploma or GED from an accredited school
  • EMT-Basic Certification
  • Completed application (click here for the Texas Common Application).
  • Submit the $45.00 application fee: may be paid by credit card (MasterCard or Visa), check, or money order (payable to UTHSCSA). IMPORTANT: Include your application ID on your check or money order. Applications will not be processed without the non-refundable application fee. Fee waiver requests are not accepted.

Submit the following materials and documents to the Registrar at the address above, before the application deadline:

  • Official high school transcripts, GED, or college/university transcripts for every institution you have attended, or  – If official transcripts are sent to you, you may send them to the Registrar if the seal on the envelope is not broken.
  • EMT-Basic Certification – Mail a copy of your certification
  • TOEFL score (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – Required only of international applicants from countries where English is not the native language; minimum score of 68 (Internet), 220 (computer), or 560 (paper) is required.
  • International Transcript Evaluation (international students, only) – Transcripts of coursework taken at colleges/universities outside the United States must be submitted to the Registrar, along with a course-by-course evaluation by an approved credentialing organization.  For more information, click here.

You are encouraged to contact the Office of the Registrar by e-mail at ahprospect@uthscsa.edu, or phone at (210) 567-2660, to check the status of your application and supporting materials two to three weeks after submitting them.


Checklist for the Bachelor of Science in Emergency Health Sciences

All checked items listed below are required for a complete application.  If items are missing, your application may not be processed.

  • 30 semester credit hours (minimum) of coursework in EMT-Basic through EMT-Paramedic courses
  • Current EMT-Paramedic certification, state or national
  • Completion of Texas Core Curriculum requirements – Some courses may taken concurrently with degree program courses.  Click here for information about the core curriculum.
  • Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for9 all college courses
  • Completed application (click here for the Texas Common Application).
  • Submit the $45.00 application fee: may be paid by credit card (MasterCard or Visa), check, or money order (payable to UTHSCSA). IMPORTANT: Include your application ID on your check or money order. Applications will not be processed without the non-refundable application fee. Fee waiver requests are not accepted.

Submit the following materials and documents to the Registrar at the address above, before the application deadline:

  • Official college/university transcripts for every institution you have attended, or  – If official transcripts are sent to you, you may send them to the Registrar if the seal on the envelope is not broken.
  • EMT-Paramedic Certification – Mail a copy of your certification
  • TOEFL score (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – Required only of international applicants from countries where English is not the native language; minimum score of 68 (Internet), 220 (computer), or 560 (paper) is required.
  • International Transcript Evaluation (international students, only) – Transcripts of coursework taken at colleges/universities outside the United States must be submitted to the Registrar, along with a course-by-course evaluation by an approved credentialing organization.  For more information, click here.

You are encouraged to contact the the Application Center by e-mail at appcenter@uthscsa.edu, or phone at (210) 567-2633, to check the status of your application and supporting materials two to three weeks after submitting them.

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