Certificate in Biomedical Sciences

The Certificate in Biomedical Sciences program application for entry semesters of summer and fall 2024 closed on February 13th, 2024. The application for entry semesters of summer and fall 2025 should be available on this site around September 2024.

Certificate in Biomedical Sciences Application Process

The application process includes two parts:

1. Completion of the ApplyTexas application
2. Completion of the Supplemental Application

The deadline to receive both the ApplyTexas and supplemental application is February 13, 2024 at 5 p.m. (CT).

The Certificate in Biomedical Sciences (CBioMed) program accepts approximately 30 students per academic year. The program is designed to provide intensive preparation for students intending to apply for admission to dental, medical or podiatry schools.

Please review the Information and Guidelines booklet (pdf), then go to ApplyTexas and select the following:

1. Create a new four-year college/university admissions application
2. Institution: University of Texas at Dallas – (Richardson)
3. Application Type: US Transfer
4. Semester: Summer 2024 or Fall 2024
5. First Choice Major: Undergraduate Certificate in Biomedical Sciences

Once a prospective student has applied to UT Dallas, s/he must complete the certificate program supplemental application. While MCAT and/or DAT scores are not required for admission to the program, please make note of previous test scores in the supplemental application if available. Letters of recommendation are not required.

Forward all official transcripts to:
The University of Texas at Dallas
Admission and Enrollment
800 W. Campbell Rd.
Richardson, TX 75080

Refer to instructions for sending electronic transcripts.

Please direct any questions regarding the CBioMed program to Shirley Anderson.

Frequently Asked Questions

What information do you need to complete my application?

We require the completion of your ApplyTexas application and supplemental application. The admissions office will also require documents including your transcripts from every college and university you have attended. Please review their application process requirements.

I have questions regarding the ApplyTexas application, who do I ask?

Please refer all ApplyTexas-related questions to the admissions office.

Where do I send my official transcripts to?

Transcripts should not be sent to the HPAC office. Please send all transcripts to the admissions office (refer to application process requirements).

I’ve taken the MCAT/GRE/DAT, etc. Should I forward my scores to you?

We do not require standardized test scores as part of the review process, see last section of the supplemental application for more information on what to share.

I will not complete my bachelor’s degree until after the Summer 2024 term. Can I still apply for your program to begin in the fall?

Yes, however, you may not register for courses until after your final transcript has been received.

Are letters of recommendation required?

They are not. Please do not request to have any letters of recommendation sent to the program.

When will I hear back regarding my application status?

You will receive an confirmation of receipt of your supplemental application in Qualtrics after submitting. In addition, please allow four-six weeks after receipt of all required documents for a decision on your application.