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MD · Houston, TX · public · applies through TMDSAS (also AMCAS)

McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Known as McGovern (UTHealth Houston)

LCME: FullWebsiteAdmissions page[email protected](713) 500-5116
—MCAT
—GPA
—Class size
94%In-state matriculants (AAMC 2025)
$90Secondary fee
Oct 15, 2026Secondary deadline
$26,165Tuition + fees, in state
$33,820Tuition + fees, out of state

Prerequisite coursework

Verify with the school
AP credit: Case-by-caseCommunity college: YesOnline courses: YesPass/fail: No
CourseStatusHoursLabPass/failAP creditOnlineCommunity collegeNotes from the school
Biology
BIOL
Required14YesNoCase-by-case
We will accept AP credit as long as each course and hours granted on your official undergraduate transcript.
YesYes12 semester hours of lecture & 2 semester hours of formal lab. Includes all biology courses applied toward baccalaureate degree in a traditional science field. Courses for nonscience majors or courses taught for health career majors are not accepted.
Chemistry
CHEM
Required16YesNoCase-by-case
We will accept AP credit as long as each course and hours granted on your official undergraduate transcript.
YesYes6 semester hours of General Chemistry lecture & 2 hours of lab. 6 semester hours of Organic Chemistry lecture & 2 hours of lab. Courses must be applicable toward a baccalaureate degree in a traditional science field regardless of student’s major. Courses for nonscience majors or health career majors are not accepted.
Composition & Rhetoric
ENGL
Required6NoNoCase-by-caseYesYes6 Semester hours of English. Any course approved by an English Department that fulfills general education English requirement of a baccalaureate degree. Remedial or developmental courses or “English as a Second Language” courses are not accepted.
Physics
PHYS
Required8YesNoCase-by-case
We will accept AP credit as long as each course and hours granted on your official undergraduate transcript.
YesYes6 semester hours of lecture & 2 hours of lab Includes all physics courses applied toward baccalaureate degree in any traditional science field. Courses for nonscience majors or health career majors are not accepted.

Community-college pathways

Upward transfer: YesAccelerated: YesSupplemental: Yes

We do accept coursework taken at a regionally accredited community college. Should be followed by upper-level coursework taken at a four-year insitution.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Admission policies, in the school's words

We begin reviewing applications in May. Interview decisions are made once we have received your application and all supporting documents – TMDSAS application, secondary application, letters of recommendation, CASPer score, and MCAT score(s). Early submission of your application does not ensure an interview invitation. Interview invitations will be extended beginning early August and continue through early January. Admissions criteria and requirements can be viewed at: https://med.uth.edu/admissions/admissions/requirements/

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Admission Policies and Information 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Who can apply

Out-of-state applicants
Yes As a state school, we accept out of state applicants, but give preference to Texas residents.
Canadian applicants
No
International applicants
No
DACA applicants
No
Residency preference (school's page)
Only U.S. citizens, permanent residents or applicants with pending permanent residency are considered for interview; the requirements page says a state medical school should prioritize producing practitioners who will serve the state, but no Texas-resident percentage is stated.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Interview

Traditional / one-on-oneVirtual
Format
Two, 20-minute virtual interviews
Invitations sent
July
Typical interview day
Applicants will have two, 20-minute interviews with a faculty member, resident, or MS4 student interviewer. Most interviews last around 20 minutes with the maximum allotted time of 30 minutes. Applicants are provided the opportunity to interact with faculty and current students throughout the day and learn about the curriculum.
Video interviews
Currently, all interviews are conducted virtually
School's admissions page says
virtual (Zoom) interview day, typically one-on-one with two different interviewers, plus a KiraTalent video assessment

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Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Situational-judgment tests and MCAT dates

Casper
Required source · secondary lists: MSI required, IMA —
AAMC PREview
Accepted source
Latest MCAT considered
September 15, 2026
Oldest MCAT considered
September 2022

Casper status comes from the school's own admissions page where it states one, otherwise from published requirement lists; PREview from the school's page or the AAMC PREview policies report. Both change between cycles. Verify with the school.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Secondary application

Required
Yes
Fee
$90
Fee waiver available
Yes
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026 October 15, 2026
Who receives it
Applicants who have submitted a TMDSAS application

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Letters of evaluation

Committee letter
Accepted
Letter packet
Accepted
Individual letters
Accepted

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Waitlist and deposit

Typical waitlist positions
varies
Offers made from the waitlist
—
Procedure
Applicants are notified if they are placed on our waitlist. Applicants may decline to be on the waitlist and withdraw their application. Offers are made to applicants on a rolling basis.
Deposit required
No

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Cost of attendance and debt

In stateOut of state
Tuition and fees$26,165$33,820
Health insurance$3,438$3,438
Total cost of attendance, year 1$62,492$70,147

66% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $148,238.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026

Applications
6,104 (76.6% in-state)
Matriculants
240 (94.2% in-state, 5.8% out-of-state; 49.2% women)
Applications per seat
25

Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Transfer applications

No

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Mission statement

To educate a diverse body of future physicians and biomedical scientists for a career dedicated to the highest ideals of their profession; to provide outstanding patient-centered care; and to conduct innovative research that benefits the health and well-being of the population of Texas and beyond. Core Values: - Deliver compassionate patient care focusing on effectiveness, quality, safety, and service - Provide a competency-based curriculum emphasizing integrity and professionalism - Embrace a culture of lifelong learning, evidence-based practice, open inquiry, and scholarship - Cultivate professional and respectful communication - Support the health and well-being of students, faculty, and staff - Promote interprofessional collaboration - Support leadership and innovation in teaching, research, and service - Advocate for excellent care for the underserved and for the reduction of health care disparities

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Notes

TMDSAS school (AMCAS only for MD/PhD). FAQ: 'There is no application cutoff in terms of grade point average or MCAT scores'; MCAT within 5 years of applying; AAMC PREview optional. Application-process page: all applicants must complete the CASPer online assessment (last accepted test date Nov 13, 2025 for the 2026 cycle; FAQ gives Nov 12, 2026 for the 2027 cycle); Duet and Snapshot not required; secondary application required of all applicants (fee not stated). No entering-class statistics are published on the admissions pages reviewed.

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