What you need to know before applying to UNT Health’s MSLS program

Your path to a rewarding career as a health and wellness coach starts here. Learn exactly what’s required, how to apply, what it costs and where a MSLS degree can take you after graduation.

Program prerequisites

Prospective students should meet these qualifications:

• Be either a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident
• Demonstrate English language skills
• Have a bachelor’s degree in a related field with a GPA of 3.0 or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. university or college before enrollment
• Provide U.S. course equivalency documentation for any college credit earned from institutions outside of the U.S.

Recommended preparation courses 

Applicants are encouraged (but not required) to complete these courses before enrollment:

• Human Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology
• Foundations of Health Education
• Basic Human Nutrition and Health
• Introduction to Psychology or Human Behavior

For more detailed information on prerequisites, visit MSLS program’s admissions page.

How to apply

Review these requirements and deadlines to ensure your application is complete and submitted on time.

Application requirements:

• Completed application via GradCAS with answers to short-essay questions included
• Application/processing fee: $88 (Current UNT Health students and employees are eligible for a fee waiver.)
• Official transcripts from U.S. and English-Canadian accredited institutions
• Applicants with foreign and French-Canadian credits will be required to submit a WES International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP) course-by-course evaluation.
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• One letter of recommendation from a person other than friends or family members who can speak to your performance in an academic or professional setting.

Dates and deadlines:

• Spring 2026 entrance
  • Sept. 15, 2025: Application opened in GradCAS.
  • Nov. 15, 2025: Application closes in GradCAS at 10:59 p.m. CST.
  • Dec. 1, 2025: Deadline for all supporting documents (i.e. transcripts, letters) to be received.
  • Jan.12, 2026: First day of class
• Summer 2026 entrance
  • Nov. 15, 2025: Application opens in GradCAS at 10:59 p.m. CST.
  • April 15, 2026: Application closes in GradCAS at 10:59 p.m. CST.
  • April 30, 2026: Deadline for all supporting documents (i.e. transcripts, letters) to be received.
  • May 26, 2026: First day of class

The admissions committee’s process includes a holistic review of your application that considers your educational and professional experiences, as well as your answers to the application questions and the letter of recommendation. The committee reviews applications on a rolling basis. The earlier your application is completed, the sooner it will be reviewed.

For more detailed information on applying, visit MSLS program’s admissions page.

Cost of earning an MSLS degree

For the 2025-2026 academic year, the tuition and fees for the MSLS program at UNT Health are:

• Texas residents: The estimated cost is approximately $14,956 for the entire program. This includes tuition and mandatory fees but may vary slightly depending on the number of credits taken each semester.
• Non-Texas residents: For out-of-state students, the estimated cost is approximately $30,076 for the entire program. Like the in-state tuition, this includes mandatory fees and is subject to change based on individual course loads.

For more detailed information on tuition and fees, visit UNT Health’s official tuition and fees page.

To help manage the cost of your education, visit UNT Health’s Financial Aid Office to explore various financial aid options such as scholarships, grants and loans.

What you can do with an MSLS degree