Pennsylvania State University-College Of Medicine
Location and Contact Information
500 University DrHershey, PA 17033-2360
USA
Main Tel: (717) 531-8521
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
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 (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in science and medicine.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Medical schools and medical centers.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Penn State College Of Medicine participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Pennsylvania State University-College Of Medicine:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edward Waters College | Jacksonville, FL | 843 |
| 2 | Haskell Indian Nations University | Lawrence, KS | 997 |
| 3 | Davidson College | Davidson, NC | 1,668 |
| 4 | Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes, KY | 609 |
| 5 | Harvey Mudd College | Claremont, CA | 738 |
| 6 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Greensburg, PA | 1,826 |
| 7 | Reed College | Portland, OR | 1,471 |
| 8 | Johnson C Smith University | Charlotte, NC | 1,571 |
| 9 | Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | 1,385 |
| 10 | Morris College | Sumter, SC | 921 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 131 | 1 |
| Doctorate (Research/Scholarship) | 32 | 12 |
| Master | 28 | 10 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 211 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 80 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 555 |
Students
Student enrollment was 818 in 2009-2010 (1,343 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 43% 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
Penn State College Of Medicine offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship & Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education and medical degrees.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ENGINEERING
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MEDICINE
- Medicine (MD)
- Neuroscience
- Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
SCIENCE
- Anatomy
- Animal Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Chemistry
- Genetics
- Immunology
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
- Pharmacology