The University Of Texas Medical Branch
Location and Contact Information
301 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77555-0129
USA
Main Tel: (409) 772-1011
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine and medicine.
- High faculty salary.
- High female/male 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 is a hospital on campus.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
UT Medical Branch participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
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| Pell Grant | ||
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| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
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(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 The University Of Texas Medical Branch:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gavilan College | Gilroy, CA | 7,509 |
| 2 | New York Institute of Technology-Old Westbury | Old Westbury, NY | 9,073 |
| 3 | West Hills College-Lemoore | Lemoore, CA | 3,997 |
| 4 | Skyline College | San Bruno, CA | 9,463 |
| 5 | Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 28,378 |
| 6 | University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester | Worcester, MA | 1,025 |
| 7 | Mercy College | Dobbs Ferry, NY | 9,043 |
| 8 | St. John's University-New York | Queens, NY | 20,109 |
| 9 | Touro College | New York, NY | 17,327 |
| 10 | Stony Brook University | Stony Brook, NY | 23,991 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 251 | 3 |
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 221 | 2 |
| Master | 204 | 13 |
| Doctorate (Research/Scholarship) | 58 | 11 |
| Post-master's certificate | 3 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 272 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 100 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 451 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,338 in 2009-2010 (2,427 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 24% of enrolled students and graduate students are 76%.
Students under 25 years old represent 36% of the student body. About 10% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
UT Medical Branch provides on-campus housing for 297 of its 2,427 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
UT Medical Branch 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)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Physician Assistant
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
- Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
- Medicine (MD)
- Neuroscience
- Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
- Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
- Anatomy
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biochemistry
- Pathology/Experimental Pathology
- Pharmacology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Bioethics/Medical Ethics
- Physical Therapy/Therapist