On May 16, Explore Healthcare Careers and Pre-Health Professionals Program


May 13, 2026

Opportunities for healthcare professionals are growing fast in North Texas – and so are 鶹ýӳ’ for students interested in rewarding healthcare careers.

The university’s School of Liberal Arts and Sciences is expanding its innovative academic programs, which include hands-on experiential learning, state-of-the-art classrooms and labs, and faculty and staff who are focused students’ success.

University and Community Leaders Celebrate the STEM Building's Ribbon-Cutting in December 2025
University and Community Leaders Celebrate the STEM Building's Ribbon-Cutting in December 2025

At the heart of it all is a brand new, state-of-the-art STEM Building, which opened in December 2025 for the Spring 2026 semester. It is a truly transformative facility, featuring a cutting-edge teaching and learning environment, advanced technology and superb research capabilities.

At 鶹ýӳ, we are committed to meeting the moment and fueling the future of healthcare.

Best of Both: 鶹ýӳ-鶹ýӳ Health Partnership

The key to our commitment is the (PHPP). It offers the support, structure and clarity students need to pursue a healthcare career with confidence. “Our Pre-Health Professions Program helps you define your goals, connect the dots, and build a path that’s uniquely yours,” said Jessica Alvarez, 鶹ýӳ Assistant Dean for Student Success in Health Professions. “From choosing the right courses to preparing for exams like the MCAT or DAT, our advisors are here to guide and support you.”

Students Conduct Experiments in a Chemistry Lab
Students Conduct Experiments in a Chemistry Lab

PHPP includes a unique partnership with , the 鶹ýӳ System’s medical school in Fort Worth, to offer distinctive degrees and collaborative instructional pathways.

Visit, Vibe and Thrive

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., prospective students can visit the 鶹ýӳ campus for a event, with activities designed specifically for future health and medical leaders.

Be Sure to RSVP for This Special Preview Event on May 16, 2026
Be Sure to RSVP for This Special Preview Event on May 16, 2026

Come see us and learn how the at 鶹ýӳ will help you chart a personalized course toward your chosen field, rooted in rigorous academics and real-world support.

From discovering your passion to navigating the application process to exploring ways to pay tuition through scholarships, grants and financial aid – we’ll provide all the information you need to move from interest to action. More than a place to study, 鶹ýӳ is a safe place to launch.

Career Choices & Student Support

鶹ýӳ students pursuing a career in the healthcare field will receive teaching and training beyond the traditional curriculum. Our includes rigorous Classroom-to-Career initiatives, robust student resources, one-on-one coaching and mentoring, customized academic advising and multiple paths to medical school through a statewide network known as (Joint Admission Medical Program).

You’ll also get access to clinical shadowing, volunteer opportunities, and support services designed specifically for pre-health students. 

Students Examine Substances During Class in a Science Lab
Students Examine Substances During Class in a Science Lab

Healthcare professions include many different roles and specialties:

  • Physician’s Assistant
  • Nurse
  • Dentist
  • Pharmacist
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Physician, Medical Doctor (MD)
  • Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
  • Veterinarian

Opportunities Ahead

An aging population means demand for healthcare providers and services will continue to increase for years to come. Coupled with the healthcare industry’s extensive presence in North Texas – hundreds of hospitals, medical facilities and treatment centers – countless opportunities exist for students dedicated to a fulfilling, purpose-driven career.

STEM Students Listen as a Professor Leads a Lab Lesson
STEM Students Listen as a Professor Leads a Lab Lesson

Join us on May 16, 2026, to check out the 鶹ýӳ campus, connect with PHPP leaders, professors of STEM and other disciplines, academic advisors, financial aid experts and the admissions team. We look forward to seeing you and helping plan your journey into a healthcare career.

In the meantime, meet two impressive 鶹ýӳ graduates now in medical school at 鶹ýӳ Health. Their remarkable stories of achievement prove what is possible when two great institutions partner together for the ultimate benefit of their students.

, 鶹ýӳ Class of 2024
, 鶹ýӳ Class of 2024

And hear from , associate professor of biology, in our "Why I Teach" video series. 

You will see why all three are real Trailblazers, reflective of the 鶹ýӳ mission of empower students, transforming lives and strengthening communities.

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