The University of Texas-Health Science Center at Houston
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The University of Texas-Health Science Center at Houston
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About the University
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Houston, TX
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Master of Science in Anesthesia
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January 16th, 2025
Entry Requirements
GRE/MCAT: Both Accepted within 3 years of application submission.
Application
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Minimum: 3.1
Competitive: 3.5
Current Class Average of Matriculants: 3.59
Science-Current Class Average of Matriculants: 3.65
Considered for Immediate Review:
Cumulative GPA of 3.5
Science Pre-Requisite GPA of 3.5 -
The UTHealth Science Center at Houston CASAA Portal: 1385
Minimum:
Total Score: 309
Verbal Reasoning: 153
Quantitative Reasoning: 156
Analytical Writing: 4.0
Average Matriculant 2025-2026:
Verbal Reasoning: 165
Quantitative Reasoning: 166
Analytical Writing: 4.63
Highest score achieved on multiple attempts is used in evaluation of applicants. If both exams (GRE and MCAT) are taken, applicant should submit scores for both exams.
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Minimum:
498
Average Matriculant 2025-2026:
506
Highest score achieved on multiple attempts is used in evaluation of applicants. If both exams (GRE and MCAT) are taken, applicant should submit scores for both exams.
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Not Specified
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> 8 hours
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3
Education
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Bachelor’s degree accredited university
Preferred degrees include: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, or other Health-Related field.
Must be completed by the summer of application year.
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All prerequisites must be completed at an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States, U.S. territory, or Canada.
Minimum Grade B or Higher Preferred.
Must be taken within last 7 years of application deadline. See below for Time Limit Waiver.
Biology I and II with Lab-8 semester hours
Chemistry I and II with Lab-8 semester hours
Physics I and II with Lab-8 semester hours
Organic Chemistry I with Lab-4 semester hours
Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab-4 semester hours
Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab-4 semester hours
Calculus I-4 semester hours (not Pre-Calculus or Survey)
English-3 semester hours
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Organic Chemistry II with Lab-4 semester hours
Biochemistry II-3 semester hours
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Yes. AP credit is accepted for courses in which a score of 4 or 5 was received, and AP score report must be submitted with application.
AP Credit accepted for Biology I, Chemistry I, Physics I, Calculus I, and/or English
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Accepted if from an accredited institution of higher learning in the United Staes, U.S. territory, or Canada
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Prerequisite time limit can be waived with an MCAT score of 505 or greater within 3 years of application:
This score on the MCAT indicates that your knowledge of the coursework is still current, and we do not ask that you retake your older coursework.
A score of >505 on the MCAT does NOT waive prerequisite courses – it merely waives the five-year time limit on courses.
About the Program
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Interview Schedule:
Interview dates tentatively scheduled for October through December 2025 with potential for the cohort to be full by December 2025.Application Deadline:
February 28th, 2026 -
28 months (7 semesters)
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100
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35 for Class of 2026
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Program Start Month: August
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Tuition (Per Credit Hour): Tuition Only-Subject to Change
Resident: $1,080
Non-Resident: $1,910Annual Tuition:
First Year: 12 months, 47 credits
Resident: $50,760
Non-Resident: $89,770Second Year: 12 months, 40 credits
Resident: $43,200
Non-Resident: $76,400Third Year: 4 months, 13 credits
Resident: $14,040
Non-Resident: $24,840Tuition (Total Program Cost): Tuition Only-Subject to Change
Resident: $108,000
Non-Resident: $191,000Texas State Residency Qualifications to Receive In-State Tuition
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The MSA Program does not accept international students. Applicants must have a permanent resident visa at time of application or be a U.S. citizen.
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Program Checklist
Checklist of Prerequisites for the Anesthesiologist Assistant Program at The University of Texas made by Anesthesia OneSource.
Included in the checklist are required courses, recommended courses, and other requirements.
Digital download includes a PDF of all three variations of the checklist to include, vibrant, simple, and grayscale. The logo watermark will be removed in the digital file once downloaded.
This is an organizational tool. Check program websites for any changes to information that may not be reflected on the checklist at time of development.
