Graduate Programs Viewbook

Advancing education.

Together.

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Training future leaders to improve health outcomes and quality of life.

From the bench to the bedside and from our clinics to our communities, we’re expanding the strength of our academic medical center to benefit our region and beyond. Every day, physicians and scientists, professors, medical residents and interns, and students and staff are joining forces to form interprofessional teams to tackle some of the most complex health challenges of our time.

We’re leading collaboration across communities to address critical needs while training the next generation of leaders to sustain and extend that work through graduate medical education, graduate programs, and integrated patient-centered care. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler is positioned to improve the quality of life for family, friends, and neighbors near and far. Together with our clinical affiliate UT Health East Texas, we’re advancing healthcare, research, and education together.

Ready to get started?

Apply online at www.uthct.edu/apply

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Personalized experience.

Exceptional and Committed Faculty

Unparalleled opportunity.

Follow your passion and refine your focus.

UT Health Science Center in Tyler is a place where medical residents, interns, and students alike take ownership of their education by leveraging the resources of our interprofessional academic medical center. In addition to our professional training programs for physicians and psychologists and our graduate degrees, we offer a variety of academic outreach programs in partnership with local high schools to support student interest in health-related educational programs and careers.

Professional Training Programs

Graduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate & High School Academic Outreach

Family Medicine Residency Internal Medicine Residency Occupational Medicine Residency Psychiatry Residency Psychology Internship Psychology Fellowship Rural Family Medicine Residency

Master of Science in Biotechnology Master of Public Health Master of Health Administration

EMT Training Program (high school) High School Health Science Practicum High School Pre-Health Conference Summer Clinical Externship Program (undergraduate & high school) SUPERNet Summer Medical Scholars Academy (high school) Texas Asthma Camp

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GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION

Residency Training Programs UT Health Science Center has been training physicians for more than three decades. Our GME program includes five truly exceptional residency training programs each committed to improving the quality of life of our patients. Our newly formed health system, UT Health East Texas, offers greatly expanded training programs throughout our region.

These programs, all accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), are: Family Medicine Rural Family Medicine Internal Medicine Occupational Medicine Psychiatry As a resident in one of UT Health Science Center’s physician training programs, you will: • Be part of an exciting and comprehensive approach to learning in an unopposed training environment.

• Receive a combination of didactic and supervised practical training.

• Be guided and mentored by highly skilled medical professionals and faculty members committed to graduate medical education.

• Live in an affordable, vibrant, and family-friendly community.

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Doctoral-level Clinical Health Psychology Internship The doctoral-level psychology internship program trains future psychologists to provide high-quality care within the medical environment.

Interprofessional training with medical students and residents allows trainees to learn from one another. Psychology interns learn to apply both traditional clinical psychology and health psychology skills in evaluation, treatment, and consultation within a Primary Care Behavioral Health (Integrated Behavioral Health) model. Cultural sensitivity and competence are emphasized with pediatric and adult rural and underserved populations.

GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION

Clinical Health Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship The psychology postdoctoral fellowship provides training in clinical health psychology utilizing the biopsychosocial approach to evaluation, treatment, and consultation in interdisciplinary medical settings. Fellows provide culturally competent care to a diverse and underserved patient population with complex medical, psychological, and social issues across the UT Health East Texas health system. This program allows for development of specialized and tailored training experiences.

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GRADUATE EDUCATION

Master of Science in Biotechnology (M.S.) (36 Credits) Are you compelled by the power of discovery? Our M.S. in biotechnology is for those interested in gaining a solid foundation of knowledge and skills in biotechnology used in biomedical research that will equip you with marketable skills spanning numerous industries such as: clinical research and medicine, biotherapeutics, medical diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, biomedical research, bioremediation, biopharma, drug development, forensics, and bioengineering.

7 Core Courses

5 Required Elective Courses

4 Electives

• Advanced Bio-techniques & Advanced Bio-techniques Lab.

• Biotechnology Research Seminar.

• DNA Forensics.

• Proteins and Nucleic Acids & Proteins Nucleic Acids Lab.

• Fundamentals of Biomedical Research.

• Tissue Culture.

• Advanced Metabolism & Advanced Metabolism Lab.

• Biophysical Chemistry.

• Molecular Biochemistry.

• Critical Reading II.

• Biotechnology I. • Biotechnology II.

• Critical Reading I.

• Advanced Immunology.

• Emerging Technologies.

4 Research • Advanced Graduate Studies I. • Advanced Graduate Studies II. • Thesis Research.

• Thesis Writing.

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Master of Public Health (MPH)

GRADUATE EDUCATION

(42 Credits) Our MPH program is for those interested in an applied degree that will allow you to gain experience in both technical and management skills, including one-on-one interaction with faculty, and the opportunity to work with local and regional professionals.

6 Core Courses

4 Elective Courses

• Environmental and Occupational Health.

One from each of our four departments:

• Epidemiology.

• Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences.

• Social & Behavioral Aspects of Community Health.

• Community Health.

• Health Policy, Administration, and Management.

• Healthcare Policy, Economics and Management.

• Biostatistics I.

• Epidemiology and Biostatistics.

• Public Health in Rural Populations.

Capstone, Practicum, and Internship You will have the opportunity to tailor your degree by choosing a combination of culminating experiences that complement your specific interests and career goals.

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GRADUATE EDUCATION

Master of Health Administration (MHA) – Coming in fall 2019 (48 Credits) If you’ve set your sights on a leadership role in the healthcare field and are committed to improving outcomes, a degree in health administration could be the right one for you. The master of health administration (MHA) provides a unique opportunity to combine business standards with the highly focused principles, concepts, systems, and practices of the healthcare industry to lead fastchanging, complex health organizations.

5 Focus Areas • Measurement and analysis.

• Communication.

• Leadership.

• Law and ethics.

• Professional development.

Capstone and Health Administration Residency Students in the MHA program will gain real-world experience and begin to apply the knowledge and skills of healthcare leadership. Networking with professionals in a hospital setting, pharmaceutical industry, or community-based organizations, graduates will prepare for leadership.

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About Tyler, Texas Tyler, TX is the largest city in Northeast Texas with a vibrant and friendly hometown feel and a wide variety of things to do for all ages. In addition to UT Health Science Center, we have strong regional education opportunities and are known for our excellent K-12 public and private schools.

If you love culture and the arts, Tyler is the place for you with the highly respected East Texas Symphony Orchestra, the Tyler Civic Theater Center, the Tyler Museum of Art, and many wonderful performance centers, museums, and festivals. Outdoor opportunities in a beautiful piney woods setting include beautiful lakes, fishing and golfing, as well as biking and walking trails.

Tyler is also the largest retail center in Northeast Texas and is connected to Dallas less than two hours away via Interstate 20.

Photo courtesy of Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Extraordinary education.

Exceptional value.

We offer very affordable graduate degrees in comparison to our peers. As part of the renowned University of Texas System, our students have access to an extraordinary education with exceptional value.

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Graduate Education Tuition and Fees The University of Texas of Health Science Center at Tyler provides affordable graduate degree programs in biotechnology, public health, and health administration.

Tuition Biotechnology, public health, and health administration

$2,214* per term

Fees Student services, technology, automation services, library, records, medical services

$405 per term

Laboratory

$30** per term

* Tuition estimate is based on 9 credits. ** Lab fees are only applicable for biotechnology graduate degree.

More information about scholarships and financial aid is available online at www.uthct.edu/afford

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Take the first step.

Start your application for education and training programs:

Apply online: www.uthct.edu/apply Requirements: • • • • • •

Statement of purpose.

Required test scores.

Letters of recommendation (3).

CV/resume.

Official transcript(s).

TOEFL English Proficiency Exam (international applicants).

Questions or concerns?

Email admissions@uthct.edu www.uthct.edu/apply (903) 877-7560 11937 U.S. Hwy. 271 | Tyler, TX 75708

This publication was produced by the Office of Academic Administration at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler. Some information is based on specific snapshots and is subject to change. Visit www.uthealth.org for the latest information. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (UTHSC Tyler, and also branded as UT Health Northeast) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) at the Master’s degree level.

Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of UTHSC Tyler.

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Statement on Equal Educational Opportunity: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity for all members of the university community. In accordance with federal and state laws, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler does not discriminate on the basis of gender in recruitment or admissions and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, citizenship and veteran status. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression is also prohibited pursuant to university policy. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the university’s non-discrimination policies: Assistant Director of Compliance/ Title IX Coordinator at (903) 877-7323.

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