The University Of Texas Medical Branch

The University of Texas Medical Branch, also referred to as UTMB, is located in Galveston, Texas, United States. It was established in 1891 and is part of the University of Texas System. UTMB spreads across a 350-acre campus. More than 500 postgraduates and over 2,000 undergraduates enroll in the university every year.

The University of Texas Medical Branch provides various degree courses to students. UTMB is organized into the following academic divisions:

• Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
• School of Health Professions
• School of Medicine
• School of Nursing

The students of University of Texas Medical Branch are members of various clubs and organizations. These include the Alliance in Internal Medicine, Alpha Kappa Kappa, Alpha Omega Alpha, American Medical Association/Texas Medical Association, American Medical Student Association, American Medical Women's Association, and American Red Cross Student Organization.

The University Of Texas Medical Branch Highlights

Where The University Of Texas Medical Branch stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine and medicine.
• High faculty salary.
• High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• On-campus hospital
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

UT Medical Branch Students

The student enrollment at UT Medical Branch was 2,422 in 2007 (2,083 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 25% of enrolled students, graduate students are 40%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 34%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: UT Medical Branch 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

UT Medical Branch provides on-campus housing for 190 of its 2,083 (full-time) students (as of 2007).