University Of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester

The University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester is one of five campuses of the University of Massachusetts. UMMS was established in 1962, and was ranked fourth in primary care education among 125 medical schools by the U.S. News & World Report annual guide in 2006. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. UMMS is organized into the following academic divisions:

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

Highlights

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

• Many students concentrating in science, medicine, and nursing and emergency medicine.
• High faculty salary.
• 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 1,013 in 2007-2008 (587 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 59% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 41%.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: UMass Medical School participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.