Pennsylvania State University-College Of Medicine

The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine was set up by a grant from the M. S. Hershey Foundation in 1966. Also abbreviated as PSU College of Medicine, it has a 550 acre campus located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The College of Medicine offers degree programs in biochemistry, anatomy, molecular biology, cell and molecular biology, and bioengineering. It also offers postdoctoral programs in Laboratory Animal Medicine and Health Evaluation Sciences.

The College of Medicine has an Office of Graduate Student Affairs which plays an important role in enhancing the quality of education and coordinating between the student organizations and faculty. The college also has a 30000 square feet University Fitness Center which provides gymnasium, squash court, aerobics and other fitness facilities for the students.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in science and medicine.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 815 in 2007-2008 (1,271 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 100%.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Penn State College Of Medicine participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.