Health Professions Direct Admit Program

The Direct Admit option for first-time freshman students leads to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with either a Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practitioner concentration. The Direct Admit 4+3 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)/ Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) option will provide a student the opportunity to complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree over a seven-year period leading to both the BSN and DNP degrees.

Capacity: 5 students

Phase I Requirements:

• ACT of 25 or combined Math/Verbal SAT of 1210
• 3.7 high school cumulative GPA
• Three years each of Math and Science with a 3.7 GPA
• Interview with Nursing faculty
• Student must be prepared to begin in Biological Chemistry, freshman year, first semester

Phase II Requirements:

• Must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 and complete all prerequisite courses successfully
• Students must also meet the health, academic and Texas Board of Nursing requirements to begin clinical coursework in their fourth semester of study
• Complete the BSN program application
• Take the TEAS exam and achieve "proficient" on all sections

Direct Admit Students who meet these requirements are guaranteed a place in the BSN/undergraduate nursing program.

Phase III Requirements:

• A BSN degree from the University of the Incarnate Word
• A license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas or one of the compact states recognized by the State of Texas
• A course in basic statistics with a grade of "C" or better
• A 3.0 GPA in all undergraduate work and an average of 3.0 in upper-division nursing courses that serve as the foundation for the graduate major
• Completion of DNP application
• Three satisfactory references (academic and/or professional)
• Official transcripts sent from each college/university attended (including hospital school of nursing, if applicable)
• An in-person interview with UIW Graduate faculty will be arranged for qualified individuals

Direct admit students who meet these requirements have a guaranteed place in the DNP Program with a Nurse Practitioner focus.

Additional Nursing admissions criteria, Nursing program information and a detailed curriculum outline are available.

To be contacted by an admissions counselor, please fill out our UIW Inquiry Form.

The Rosenberg School of Optometry is excited to offer a direct admit program for highly qualified first-time freshmen. This program of study offers two tracks including an accelerated curriculum for the advanced undergraduate student who is ultimately interested in a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree. The successful undergraduate applicant will qualify to enter this program upon admission to the University with specific criteria outlined below. In order to successfully progress, maintain direct admit scholarships, and be accepted into the OD program, participants will need to satisfy additional requirements throughout their undergraduate Vision Science coursework.

Capacity: Unlimited

• Cumulative high school GPA of 3.7
• High school math and science GPA of 3.7
• Student must be prepared to begin in Pre-Calculus in the first semester of freshman year.

Additional Optometry admissions criteria, program progression requirements and a detailed Optometry curriculum outline are available.

To be contacted by an admissions counselor, please fill out our UIW Inquiry Form.

The Direct Admit option for first-time freshman students leads to a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. The School of Osteopathic Medicine has a mission to empower all members of the medical education community to achieve academic, professional and personal success and develop a commitment to lifelong learning through excellence in learner-centered, patient-focused education, justice-based research and meaningful partnerships of osteopathic clinical service across the spectrum of medical education.

Capacity: Unlimited

• Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.7
• Four years of math and science with a minimum GPA of 3.7
• Volunteer and community service involvement
• Successful interview with School of Osteopathic Medicine faculty

Students are accepted to UIWSOM on a conditional basis and expected to meet the following guidelines during completion of their undergraduate work:

• Complete all pre-requisite coursework at the UIW main campus
• Maintain an overall 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) each academic year (to include fall, spring, summer)
• Maintain a math and science GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Enroll in direct admit professional seminar
• Successful completion of upper division electives in medical-relevant options which could include: Neuroscience, Physiology, Medical Microbiology and Immunology
• Complete the UIW community service requirement with a demonstrated focus on health education in the San Antonio community
• MCAT requirement waived
• Successful interview with School of Osteopathic Medicine faculty
• Continuous full-time enrollment and graduation within four years

Additional admissions criteria, Osteopathic Medicine program information and a detailed Osteopathic Medicine curriculum outline are available.

To be contacted by an admissions counselor, please fill out our UIW Inquiry Form.

The Direct Admit option is a program for first-time freshman students interested in a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. Students need to maintain specific requirements throughout two years of undergraduate study at UIW in order to continue to the four-year professional pharmacy program. Successful candidates are exempt from taking the PCAT (Pharmacy College Admissions Test).

Capacity: Unlimited

• Cumulative high school GPA of 3.5
• Four years of math and science with a GPA of 3.3
• Pre-Calculus ready

*Optional submitted test scores will be considered. Students with a high school GPA under 3.5 will be considered with a Math SAT above 580 or a Math Act above 23.

Additional Pharmacy admissions criteria, Pharmacy program information, a detailed Pharmacy curriculum outline and FAQs are available.

To be contacted by an admissions counselor, please fill out our UIW Inquiry Form.

The Direct Admit option for first-time freshman students leads to a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. The School of Physical Therapy educates physical therapists who, through skilled, reflective, holistic patient-centered practice, and scholarly activities, optimize movement and wellness for the common good of society.

Capacity: Unlimited

• Cumulative high school GPA of 3.7
• High school math and science GPA of 3.7 (minimum of three years each)
• Students must be prepared to begin Pre-Calculus in the first semester of freshman year.
• Volunteer and community service involvement
• Interview with Physical Therapy faculty

Additional Physical Therapy admissions criteria, Physical Therapy program information and a detailed Physical Therapy curriculum outline are available.

To be contacted by an admissions counselor, please fill out our UIW Inquiry Form.