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Undergraduate Programs

Use these links to explore undergraduate research and internship programs in San Antonio, TX

Local Programs in San Antonio, TX

UT San Antonio

University of Texas at San Antonio and UT Health San Antonio

Majors: Biology, MMI or (BA) Chemistry

Earn a Bachelor of Science degree from UTSA and a Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science in five years (3 years in UTSA, 2 Years in UTHSA).


Applicaiton info:

Contact The Health Professions Office for MLSEAP Application

Phone: (210) 458-5185

Email: hpoffice@utsa.edu

Student Union 2.02.04

University of Texas at San Antonio

Majors: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geosciences, Mathematics, Microbiology and Immunology, Neuroscience, Physics

Designed for sophomore (or higher) interested in pursuing a PhD.


Application info

Contact Edith James, M.S.

Undergraduate Research Coordinator
Phone: 210-458-4058

Email: Edith.James@utsa.edu

University of Texas at San Antonio and UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry

Majors: STEM

Designed for freshman undergraduates a road to early acceptance to the University of Texas Health San Antonio (UTHSA) School of Dentistry. Students admitted to DEAP will earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology from UTSA and a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree at the UTHSA Dental School within a seven year period.


Application info

Majors: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Microbiology and Immunology, Neuroscience, Physics

Designed for incoming Freshman COS Honors students interested in pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD.


Application info

Contact Program Coordinator, Edith Bermeo James

Email: Edith.James@utsa.edu

FLN 2.03.02K

McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program

University of Texas at San Antonio

Majors: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Microbiology and Immunology, Neuroscience, Physics

Designed to support first-generation and low-income sophomore (or higher) undergraduates at UTSA to pursue research-based graduate studies, specifically the Ph.D. includes participating at a 10-week Summer Research Institute


Application info

Texas Biomedical Research Institute

Designed for students who aspire to complete a doctoral degree in any STEM by preparing and developing individuals to pursue careers in cancer research by providing professional development and cancer research experience.

Texas Biomedical Research Institute

Research involving non-human primates, veterinary research, and primate care

Texas Biomedical Research Institute

infectious disease research

Texas Biomedical Research Institute

Administrative support of research

UT Health San Antonio

South Texas Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (STUROP)

Freshman undergraduates seeking research on health and disease.


American Cancer Society Center for Innovation in Cancer Research Training (ACS CICRT) Summer Program

Designed for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors who are obtaining a STEM degree at either UT San Antonio, St. Mary’s University or the University of the Incarnate Word and interested in the opportunity to work in cancer research.


Pharmacology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

Designed for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors looking for a variety of experiences that will help prepare them for success in research-intensive doctoral programs, as well as for other professional school programs.

UT Health San Antonio

3-Week Summer Pre-Dental Enrichment Program for students in college to strengthen their academic science background, prepare for and successfully take the DAT, improve leadership qualities, and increase the knowledge of a career in dentistry.

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