The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, also known as UT Health San Antonio, is a leading academic health center in the Southwestern United States. Established in 1959, it now serves more than 3,000 students in five schools in the health professions.

Overview

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) is a renowned medical institution situated in San Antonio, Texas. It is part of the University of Texas System. Established in 1959, the university has grown in stature and reputation over the last several decades. UTHSCSA comprises of five schools, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Professions, School of Dentistry, and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. It offers a wide range of health-related courses, from medical, dental and nursing programs, to health professions and biomedical science schemes. UTHSCSA is highly regarded for its research programs and is counted among the top health science centers in the country for obtaining federal funding. Rooted in a mission to make lives better by promoting health worldwide through research, education, and medical care, the university is leading the way in translational science, tackling the major diseases that affect our society.