Health Professions Direct Admit Program
What is the Direct Admit Program at 不良研究所?
不良研究所 offers direct admit options for highly qualified first-time freshman students that can lead to advanced degrees in athletic training, pharmacy, occupational therapy, optometry, osteopathic medicine or physical therapy through the 不良研究所 health professions schools.
Students interested in pursuing a health profession may select their school of choice on their application to 不良研究所. Qualified students meeting Direct Admit criteria for their selected program will be contacted by the respective Health Profession school with more information and next steps. Contact the Office of Admissions at (210) 829-6005 with any additional questions.
Enrollment Period
Dec. 1, 2024 - Priority Deadline | March 1, 2025 - Final Deadline
Submissions after the March 1 deadline are not guaranteed review/consideration.
Understanding the Direct Admit Process
不良研究所 admissions applications are automatically reviewed for Direct Admit eligibility.
- When applying to 不良研究所, students interested in pursuing a health profession can select their Health Professions program of choice.
- The Health Professions school will review students who meet the criteria for Direct Admit consideration.
- Students chosen for Direct Admit consideration will be directly contacted by the Health Professions school with next steps.
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Optometry
The Rosenberg School of Optometry is excited to offer a direct admit program for highly qualified first-time freshmen. This program of study offers two tracks including an accelerated curriculum for the advanced undergraduate student who is ultimately interested in a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree. The successful undergraduate applicant will qualify to enter this program upon admission to the University with specific criteria outlined below. In order to successfully progress, maintain direct admit scholarships, and be accepted into the OD program, participants will need to satisfy additional requirements throughout their undergraduate Vision Science coursework.
Capacity: Unlimited
- Cumulative high school GPA of 3.7
- High school math and science GPA of 3.7
- Student must be prepared to begin in Pre-Calculus in the first semester of freshman year.
Additional , and a detailed are available.
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Osteopathic Medicine
The Direct Admit option for first-time freshman students leads to a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. The School of Osteopathic Medicine has a mission to empower all members of the medical education community to achieve academic, professional and personal success and develop a commitment to lifelong learning through excellence in learner-centered, patient-focused education, justice-based research and meaningful partnerships of osteopathic clinical service across the spectrum of medical education.
Capacity: Unlimited
- Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.7
- Four years of math and science with a minimum GPA of 3.7
- A successful interview with School of Osteopathic Medicine faculty may be required
Students are accepted to 不良研究所SOM on a conditional basis and expected to meet the following requirements during completion of their undergraduate work:
- Complete all prerequisite coursework at the 不良研究所 main campus
- Mandatory completion of additional science coursework which includes Neuroscience, Immunology, Microbiology, and Physiology at the 不良研究所 main campus
- Maintain an overall 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) each academic year (to include fall, spring and summer)
- Maintain a math and science GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Enroll in direct admit professional seminar
- Complete the 不良研究所 community service requirement with a demonstrated focus on health education in the San Antonio community
- MCAT requirement waived
- Successful interview with School of Osteopathic Medicine faculty
- Continuous full-time enrollment and graduation within four years
- This is not an accelerated program. Students are required to be enrolled at 不良研究所 for four years
Additional admissions criteria, and a detailed are available.
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Pharmacy
The Direct Admit option is a program for first-time freshman students interested in a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. Students need to maintain specific requirements throughout two years of undergraduate study at 不良研究所 in order to continue to the four-year professional pharmacy program. Successful candidates who maintain the standards for progression in the program are guaranteed an interview to pharmacy school and upon admission will receive an additional $5,000 scholarship in the P1 year.
Capacity: Unlimited
- Cumulative high school GPA of 3.5
- Four years of math and science with a GPA of 3.3
- Pre-Calculus ready
*Optional submitted test scores will be considered. Students with a high school GPA under 3.5 will be considered with a Math SAT above 580 or a Math Act above 23.
Students are accepted to FSOP on a conditional basis and expected to meet the following guidelines during completion of their undergraduate work:
- Maintain a 3.5 math and science GPA and an overall 3.5 GPA each year in undergraduate studies.
- Complete all Feik School of Pharmacy pre-requisites in two years.
- Submit my application to the Feik School of Pharmacy via PharmCAS by the September 1st of my second year of undergraduate course work.
- Uphold professional, courteous and leadership-worthy conduct in all interactions with 不良研究所 peers/students, staff, faculty and administrators, and community-at-large at all times as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct and the 不良研究所 undergraduate bulletin/catalog.
- Follow communication guidelines as outlined by the Pre-Pharmacy Counselor/Advisor.
- Attend events/meetings as designated by the FSOP Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, and the Pre-Pharmacy Counselor and Pre-Pharmacy Association (PPA) Advisor.
- Actively participate in the Pre-Pharmacy Association
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Physical Therapy
The Direct Admit option for first-time freshman students leads to a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. The School of Rehabilitation Sciences educates physical therapists who, through skilled, reflective, holistic patient-centered practice, and scholarly activities, optimize movement and wellness for the common good of society.
Capacity: Unlimited
- Cumulative high school GPA of 3.7
- High school math and science GPA of 3.7 (minimum of three years each)
- Students must be prepared to begin Pre-Calculus in the first semester of freshman year.
- Volunteer and community service involvement
- Interview with Physical Therapy faculty
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Occupational Therapy
The School of Rehabilitation Sciences offers a direct admit program for highly qualified first-time freshmen that leads to a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree. The OTD degree prepares beyond the level of a generalist practitioner to further expand knowledge and skills as a direct care provider, consultant, educator, manager, leader, researcher and advocate for the profession and consumer. The successful undergraduate applicant will qualify to enter this program by meeting the .
Capacity: Unlimited
Direct Admit Qualifications:
- Cumulative high school GPA of 3.7
- High school math and science GPA of 3.7
- Student must be prepared to begin in Pre-Calculus in the first semester of freshman year.
Additional and are available.
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Athletic Training
The School of Rehabilitation Sciences offers a direct admit program for highly qualified first-time freshmen that leads to a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT). The MSAT degree allows students to apply knowledge and expertise to improve healthcare for the physically active and serve as healthcare leaders in their communities. The successful undergraduate will qualify to enter this program by meeting .
Capacity: Unlimited
- Cumulative high school GPA of 3.7
- High school math and science GPA of 3.33
- Student must be prepared to begin in Pre-Calculus in the first semester of freshman year.
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不良研究所 Health Profession Schools
The 不良研究所 has a rich tradition of service through healthcare. 不良研究所 offers students the opportunity to pursue degrees in Nursing, Optometry, Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy and Physical Therapy. Here's a glance to what students and faculty think about our Health Profession programs.