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University Of Nebraska Medical Center

The University of Nebraska Medical Center, also referred to as UNMC, is located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The university was established in the year 1880 as a private medical college. UNMC is the largest medical center in the surrounding area of Nebraska and Iowa. Students are offered degree programs through the following academic divisions:

  • College of Dentistry
  • College of Medicine
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Pharmacy
  • College of Public Health
  • School of Allied Health Professions

Students of the University of Nebraska Medical Center are involved in various student clubs and organizations. Among those available on campus are the Alpha Omega Alpha, American Medical Association, Graduate Student Association, Rho Chi Honor Society, and Student National Medical Association.

Campus Location

987815 Nebraska Medical Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198-7815
USA
Main Tel: (402) 559-3937
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Highlights

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

  • Many students concentrating in medicine and nursing and emergency medicine.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • High faculty salary.
  • High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

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

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor3709
First-professional degree2243
Master12414
Doctorale7212
First-professional certificate141
Postbaccalaureate certificate82
Post-master's certificate42

Students

Student enrollment was 3,128 in 2007-2008 (1,656 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 31% of enrolled students, graduate students are 42%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 27%.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: University Of Nebraska Medical Center participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (129 awarded)

  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
  • Physician Assistant
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

MEDICINE (260 awarded)

  • Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
  • Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
  • Health/Medical Physics
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
  • Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
  • Medicine (MD)
  • Oral Biology and Oral Pathology (MS, PhD)
  • Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
  • Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (359 awarded)

  • Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (6 awarded)

  • Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)

SCIENCE (21 awarded)

  • Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Cell Biology and Anatomy
  • Environmental Toxicology
  • Oncology and Cancer Biology
  • Pathology/Experimental Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Physiology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (41 awarded)

  • Physical Therapy/Therapist

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at University Of Nebraska Medical Center with government-defined occupation categories.)

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