FAQs about Pre-Medical at UNT

Which major should I select at UNT for a pre-medical path?

Popular majors among pre-medical students at UNT include the following.

Bachelor of Arts in Biology, College of Science
Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry, College of Science
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, College of Science
Option III would be the best fit for pre-health students
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology--Allied Health Track or General Track, College of Education
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Integrative Studies, College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Public Health, College of Health & Public Service

Note: Medical schools do not require a particular degree. If you choose a major outside of the sciences, we recommend taking extra courses in Biology, in addition to all of the required prerequisites.

For more information about each major, please visit the UNT Catalog and select 'majors, minors, certificates' that is found beneath the link to 'Catalog Home'.

What courses do I need for medical school?

Please refer to our Pre-Medical Packet for a list of Texas medical school prerequisites. To review prerequisites for medical programs outside of Texas, please refer to each individual school's website.

Timeline: When do I apply to medical school?

Students must apply to medical schools one year before entering a program. On the traditional four-year path, students will apply during the summer after their junior year of college, complete their bachelor's degree at the end of their senior year, and enter medical school the following fall semester.

This timeline will show you an example of the traditional four-year path to medical school.
Note: Each student's timeline is different. Your UNT academic advisor/counselor is committed to creating a plan that accommodates your individual goals and circumstances.

How do I apply to medical school?

Medical schools in the United States use three application services to obtain your information: TMDSAS, AMCAS and AACOMAS.

Texas Medical & Dental Application Service, TMDSAS
Baylor College of Medicine
Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio
McGovern Medical School at UT Health Houston
Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Texas A&M College of Medicine
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine at El Paso
Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine at Lubbock
University of Houston College of Medicine
University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

American Medical College Application Service, AMCAS
TCU/UNTHSC School of Medicine
M.D. Programs Outside of Texas

American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, AACOMAS
Schools using AACOMAS
University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM)
D.O. programs outside of Texas

Are there any scholarships available to pre-medical students?

Yes! The following scholarships are specifically available to pre-medical students:

Dr. Glenn Mitchell Memorial Scholarship:
To qualify, a student must be a pre-medical student, should have completed 60 hours of pre-medical coursework, must demonstrate academic excellence, must be competitive for admission to a medical school, and have 1 year of Biology | Physics | Organic Chemistry credit. The scholarship is awarded for the following fall or spring semesters. For more information about this scholarship, please contact Todd Lang.

Dr. Leslie Parks Memorial Scholarship:

To qualify, a student must be a pre-health student and should have completed 60 hours college coursework.

Rafes Pre-Medical Scholarship:
To qualify, a student must be a full-time UNT pre-medical student, should currently be enrolled as a freshman, and demonstrate scholastic excellence. The scholarship application is awarded for the following fall or spring semesters. For more information about this scholarship, please contact Todd Lang.

What pre-health student organizations are there at UNT?

Here are some clubs and student organizations that are available to pre-medical students: