Clinical Sciences Graduate Program: Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions:

• Where are the administrative program offices located?   Fred F. Florence Bioinformation Center (E Building), 5th floor, suite 506 (click here for further instructions and maps)
• What are your hours? 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday (click here for the Department of Clinical Sciences calendar)
• How can I make an appointment with a counselor?  Contact Dena Wheaton or Joel Tolson (click here for contact information for the Department).

Financial Questions:

• How much is tuition? Please visit the UT Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences for current tuition and fees.
• What payment methods are accepted? Interdemartmental Requisition (IDR, for internal department payments), Visa, Mastercard, or check (made out to "UTSW").
• Where do I submit my tuition payments? To the student accounting office in the Tower (B building) on the 1st floor or to mail code 9018 (click here for a campus map).

Education Questions:

• Can I take/attend a course without being admitted in a program? Yes, as long as you are affiliated with UT Southwestern or one of our affiliated institutions.  Please contact the Department of Clinical Sciences for requirements and instructions.
• How do I apply to a particular degree/certificate program? Click here for information about the various available programs including eligibility requirements as well as for applications and deadlines. 
• What are the requirements for admission? Click here for details.
• What is the deadline for applications/course registration? Click here for deadline dates and applications.
• When does the semester begin? Click here for the UT Southwestern Academic Calendar.  Applicable dates are identified by the code SGS (Southwestern Graduate School) in the "Activity" column.
• How long is the program? The required number of hours and estimated length of time in each program can vary, but general guidelines can be viewed by clicking here.  
• Will my prior course credits transfer? Potentially.  Prior course work is evaluated on an individual basis by the program directors, mentors, and counselors.  Criteria could include when the prior course was taken, the grade, and the relevance to the program or course.  Official transcripts will be required in order to approve all acceptable transfer credits. 
• What percentage of protected time will the program require? 50-75%, click here for master's degree specifications or here for clinical research scholars program.
• What courses are currently being offered? Click here for all courses and which semester(s) they are offered.
• What percentage of attendance is required for a course? Click here to find the specific information on each course.
• Is there a maximum number of course credits I can take per semester?  All members of the faculty are limited to 6 credit hours during the Fall and Spring Semesters and 4 hours during the Summer semester.  Additional limits may apply, please contact one of the course administrators for additional information.

All Other Questions - If you do not find the questions you are looking for above, please e-mail the Department of Clinical Sciences or call the department's main line at (214) 648-9400.