Kansas City University Of Medicine And Biosciences
Location and Contact Information
1750 Independence AveKansas City, MO 64106-1453
USA
Main Tel: (816) 283-2000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The Kansas City University of Medicine and Bioscience is a non-profit institution of higher education located in Kansas City, Missouri. KCUMB was founded in 1916. The university offers graduate and doctoral degree programs in several areas of medicine. It operates several colleges of medicine, including The College of Osteopathic Medicine and the College of Biosciences.
The Cardiology Club, the Christian Medical and Dental Association, thr DOCARE International Docs for Tots, the Emergency Medicine Club and the Fit Doctors Association are some of the clubs and organizations available to students at KCUMB. The Student Government Association organizes several student programs and activities on campus.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in medicine.
- Large number of students.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Medical schools and medical centers.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to KCUMB:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Louis College of Pharmacy | Saint Louis, MO | 1,191 |
| 2 | Mount Sinai School of Medicine | New York, NY | 902 |
| 3 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | Columbus, OH | 53,715 |
| 4 | Albany College of Pharmacy | Albany, NY | 1,525 |
| 5 | Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | 26,496 |
| 6 | University of Southern Nevada | Henderson, NV | 785 |
| 7 | Purdue University-Main Campus | West Lafayette, IN | 41,433 |
| 8 | Texas A&M Health Science Center | College Station, TX | 1,695 |
| 9 | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | 51,474 |
| 10 | The University of Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | 30,410 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 234 | 1 |
| Master | 22 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 47 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,069 in 2009-2010 (1,069 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 32% of the student body. About 1% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
KCUMB offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include medical degrees.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
MEDICINE
- Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
SCIENCE
- Biomedical Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Bioethics/Medical Ethics
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