Future Nurses, Pharmacists, Dentists and Doctors Get Close-Up Look

Opportunities for healthcare professionals are growing fast in North Texas 鈥� and so are 蘑菇视频 Dallas鈥� for students interested in rewarding healthcare careers.

The university鈥檚 is expanding its innovative academic programs, which include hands-on experiential learning, state-of-the-art classrooms and labs, and faculty and staff who are focused students鈥� success.

Photo of 蘑菇视频 at Dallas and community leaders gather outside the new 蘑菇视频 Dallas STEM Building for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, December 2025.

蘑菇视频 at Dallas and community leaders celebrate the STEM Building's ribbon-cutting in December 2025

At the heart of it all is a brand new, state-of-the-art STEM Building, which opened in December 2025 for the Spring 2026 semester. It is a truly transformative facility, featuring a cutting-edge teaching and learning environment, advanced technology and superb research capabilities.

At , we are committed to meeting the moment and fueling the future of healthcare.

Best of Both: 蘑菇视频 Dallas-蘑菇视频 Health Partnership

The key to our commitment is the (PHPP). It offers the support, structure and clarity students need to pursue a healthcare career with confidence. 鈥淥ur Pre-Health Professions Program helps you define your goals, connect the dots, and build a path that鈥檚 uniquely yours,鈥� said Jessica Alvarez, 蘑菇视频 Dallas Assistant Dean for Student Success in Health Professions. 鈥淔rom choosing the right courses to preparing for exams like the MCAT or DAT, our advisors are here to guide and support you.鈥�

蘑菇视频 Dallas #1 for Student Outcomes in New College Rankings

蘑菇视频 Dallas students conduct experiments in a STEM chemistry lab

PHPP includes a unique partnership with , the 蘑菇视频 System鈥檚 medical school in Fort Worth, to offer distinctive degrees and collaborative instructional pathways.

Visit, Vibe and Thrive

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., prospective students can visit the 蘑菇视频 Dallas campus for a Pre-Health Professions Priority Preview event, with activities designed specifically for future health and medical leaders.

Photo of 蘑菇视频 Dallas STEM and Pre-Health Studies flyer for the Pre-Professional Pathways Priority Preview event on Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the 蘑菇视频 Dallas Campus STEM Building. Registration is required and lunch is provided.

Be sure to RSVP for this 蘑菇视频 Dallas Special Preview Event on May 16, 2026

Come see us and learn how the at 蘑菇视频 Dallas will help you chart a personalized course toward your chosen field, rooted in rigorous academics and real-world support.

From discovering your passion to navigating the application process to exploring ways to pay tuition through scholarships, grants and financial aid 鈥� we鈥檒l provide all the information you need to move from interest to action. More than a place to study, 蘑菇视频 Dallas is a safe place to launch.

Career Choices & Student Support

蘑菇视频 Dallas students pursuing a career in the healthcare field will receive teaching and training beyond the traditional curriculum. Our Pre-Health Professions Program includes rigorous initiatives, robust student resources, one-on-one coaching and mentoring, customized academic advising and multiple paths to medical school through a statewide network known as (Joint Admission Medical Program).

You鈥檒l also get access to clinical shadowing, volunteer opportunities, and support services designed specifically for pre-health students. 

Photo of 蘑菇视频 Dallas STEM students wearing safety goggles and blue gloves review lab instructions and examine materials during a chemistry class experiment.
蘑菇视频 Dallas students examine substances during class in a science lab

Healthcare professions include many different roles and specialties:

  • Physician鈥檚 Assistant
  • Nurse
  • Dentist
  • Pharmacist
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Physician, Medical Doctor (MD)
  • Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
  • Veterinarian

Opportunities Ahead

An aging population means demand for healthcare providers and services will continue to increase for years to come. Coupled with the healthcare industry鈥檚 extensive presence in North Texas 鈥� hundreds of hospitals, medical facilities and treatment centers 鈥� countless opportunities exist for students dedicated to a fulfilling, purpose-driven career.

Photo of 蘑菇视频 Dallas pre-health students listen attentively as a professor leads an anatomy and science lesson in a modern STEM Building lab, with anatomical models displayed throughout the classroom.

蘑菇视频 Dallas STEM students listen as a professor leads a lab lesson

Join us on May 16, 2026, to check out the 蘑菇视频 Dallas campus, connect with PHPP leaders, professors of STEM and other disciplines, academic advisors, financial aid experts and the admissions team. We look forward to seeing you and helping plan your journey into a healthcare career. .

In the meantime, meet two impressive 蘑菇视频 Dallas graduates now in medical school at 蘑菇视频 Health. Their remarkable stories of achievement prove what is possible when two great institutions partner together for the ultimate benefit of their students.

, 蘑菇视频 Dallas Class of 2024
, 蘑菇视频 Dallas Class of 2024

And hear from , associate professor of biology, in our "Why I Teach" video series. 

You will see why all three are real Trailblazers, reflective of the 蘑菇视频 Dallas mission of empower students, transforming lives and strengthening communities.

 


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