University Of North Texas Health Science Center
Location and Contact Information
3500 Camp Bowie BlvdForth Worth, TX 76107-2699
USA
Main Tel: (817) 735-2000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The University of North Texas Health Science Center was established in 1970. It is a public institution located in Fort Worth, Texas. The institution was opened as the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, but it was given its present name in 1993. The campus is spread across an area of over 30 acres. The center awards master’s and doctoral-level degrees in diverse areas of study. The University of North Texas Health Science Center is organized into the following academic divisions:
- Graduate School of Biomedical Science
- School of Health Professions
- School of Public Health
- Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
The University of North Texas Health Science Center is home to various clubs and organizations, including the American Association of Osteopathic Women Physicians, the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, the American Medical Student Association, the American Medical Student Association and the Basketball Club.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in science and medicine.
- Large number of students.
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 are one or more libraries on-campus.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
UNTHSC participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
(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 University Of North Texas Health Science Center:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas A&M Health Science Center | College Station, TX | 1,695 |
| 2 | Miles College | Fairfield, AL | 1,786 |
| 3 | University of California-Merced | Merced, CA | 2,718 |
| 4 | Stillman College | Tuscaloosa, AL | 1,048 |
| 5 | Morris College | Sumter, SC | 921 |
| 6 | Savannah State University | Savannah, GA | 3,453 |
| 7 | Life University | Marietta, GA | 2,171 |
| 8 | Talladega College | Talladega, AL | 601 |
| 9 | University of the Sciences in Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | 3,000 |
| 10 | Benedict College | Columbia, SC | 2,883 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 181 | 3 |
| First-professional degree | 128 | 1 |
| Doctorate | 25 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 63 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 39 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 230 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,225 in 2009-2010 (713 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 58% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 42%.
Students under 25 years old represent 34% of the student body. About 5% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
UNTHSC 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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
- Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
- Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
SCIENCE
- Biomedical Sciences