The University of Texas-Health Science Center at Houston
This Page Was Updated with Consolidated Information from Program Website On: 05/18/2025
Campus Locations
UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School-Houston, TX
Degree Offered: Master of Science in Anesthesia
Accreditation Date:
January 16th, 2025
GPA (Minimum): 3.0
GPA (Competitive): >3.5
GPA (Average Matriculant 2025-2026):
Cumulative: 3.74
Science: 3.69
GRE/MCAT: Both Accepted within 3 years of application submission. 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.
GRE Code:
The UTHealth Science Center at Houston CASAA Portal: 1385
GRE Scores (Minimum):
Total Score: 309
Verbal Reasoning: 153
Quantitative Reasoning: 156
Analytical Writing: 4.0
GRE Scores (Average Matriculant 2025-2026):
Verbal Reasoning: 165
Quantitative Reasoning: 166
Analytical Writing: 4.63
MCAT Score (Minimum): 498
MCAT Score (Average Matriculant 2025-2026): 506
Casper Evaluation: Not Specified
Shadowing Hours: > 8 hours
Letters of Recommendation: 3
Article Summary: Not Specified
Program Length: 28 months (7 semesters)
Credit Hours: 100
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
Program Start Month: August
Cohort Size: 35 for Class of 2026
Tuition (Per Credit Hour): Tuition Only-Subject to Change
Resident: $1,080
Non-Resident: $1,910
Annual Tuition:
First Year: 12 months, 47 credits
Resident: $50,760
Non-Resident: $89,770
Second Year: 12 months, 40 credits
Resident: $43,200
Non-Resident: $76,400
Third Year: 4 months, 13 credits
Resident: $14,040
Non-Resident: $24,840
Tuition (Total Program Cost): Tuition Only-Subject to Change
Resident: $108,000
Non-Resident: $191,000
Degree Requirements:
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.
All prerequisites must be completed at an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States, U.S. territory, or Canada.
Required Courses: Minimum Grade B or Higher Preferred.
Must be taken within last 7 years of application deadline:
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/or Combined Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab-4 semester hours
Human Physiology and/or Combined Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab-4 semester hours
Calculus I-4 semester hours (not Pre-Calculus or Survey)
English-3 semester hours
For 2025-2026 Cycle:
Only combined Human Anatomy & Physiology I will be accepted and
combined Human Anatomy & Physiology II will be required
MCAT Time Limit Waiver:
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.
Recommended Courses:
Organic Chemistry II with Lab-4 semester hours
Human Anatomy/Physiology II with Lab-4 semester hours
Biochemistry II-3 semester hours
Online and Community College Coursework:
Accepted if from an accredited institution of higher learning in the United Staes, U.S. territory, or Canada
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses Accepted:
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
International Student Admissions:
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.
Program Websites:
UTHealth-Houston
Documentation of Shadowing Form
FAQ
Texas State Residency Qualifications to Receive In-State Tuition
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