The University of Texas Medical Branch

UT Medical Branch Academics

The University of Texas Medical Branch requires at least 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. UT Medical Branch accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, UT Medical Branch has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

UT Medical Branch offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: UT Medical Branch may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At UT Medical Branch?

UT Medical Branch has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with UT Medical Branch directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at UT Medical Branch

When choosing a major, UT Medical Branch students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at UT Medical Branch.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

UT Medical Branch does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at UT Medical Branch

UT Medical Branch does not offer double majors. Students must choose one area of study to focus on.

Frequently Asked Questions About The University of Texas Medical Branch

Does UT Medical Branch Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ UT Medical Branch offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does UT Medical Branch Have An Online Program?

✅ UT Medical Branch has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does UT Medical Branch Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ UT Medical Branch offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does UT Medical Branch Have An Honors Program?

❌ UT Medical Branch does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does UT Medical Branch Require Internships?

❌ UT Medical Branch does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While UT Medical Branch does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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