The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (HSC) is a public academic health science center located in Fort Worth, Texas. It is part of the University of North Texas System and specializes in health professions education, research, and patient care. The institution is home to several schools including the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM), School of Public Health, College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing, and School of Biomedical Sciences. HSC emphasizes interprofessional education and is a major contributor to the health care workforce in Texas. Founded in 1970 as the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, it became the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth in 1999 when it joined the UNT System. The institution has grown to include graduate-level programs in medicine, public health, pharmacy, nursing, biomedical sciences, and physician assistant studies. HSC operates the Patient Care Center and the HSC Health clinic, providing clinical services to the community while serving as training sites for students. The Fort Worth campus is situated in the city's Cultural District near major medical institutions and museums. HSC conducts significant research in areas such as aging and Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular sciences, forensic genetics, public health, and primary care. The university is classified as a special-focus institution with a strong commitment to serving rural and underserved populations across Texas.