Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, also known as TTUHSC, is located in Lubbock, Texas, United States. It was founded in the year 1969 as Texas Tech University School of Medicine. TTUHSC offers classes in the following campuses:

• Abilene
• Amarillo
• Dallas/Fort Worth
• El Paso
• Highland Lakes
• Permian Basin

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center offers a large number of degree programs through the following academic divisions:

• Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
• School of Allied Health Sciences
• School of Medicine
• School of Nursing
• School of Pharmacy

The campus of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is home to several student clubs and organizations. These include the American Medical Students Association, Alpha Eta, Christian Medical and Dental Association, Emergency Medicine Club, Medical Student Government, and Multicultural Club.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Highlights

Where Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in medicine, nutrition and exercise therapy, and nursing and emergency medicine.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High faculty salary.
• High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Texas Tech HSC Students

The student enrollment at Texas Tech HSC was 2,616 in 2007 (2,322 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 29% of enrolled students, graduate students are 43%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 28%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Texas Tech HSC participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.