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Penn State College Of Medicine is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Hershey, PA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Penn State College Of Medicine earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include medicine and science.
Penn State College Of Medicine does not admit all applicants.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Penn State College Of Medicine, in 2007-2008, had 815 students (1,271 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033-2360
General Phone: (717) 531-8521
http://www.HMC.psu.edu/COLLEGE/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 132 | medicine, neuroscience, public health |
| Science | 30 | biological and biomedical sciences, biochemistry, call and molecular biology, genetics, microbiology and immunology, pharmacology, biochem/biophysics courses, anatomy |
| Engineering | 2 | biomedical engineering |
| Medical Support and Technology | 1 | veterinary assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Penn State College Of Medicine in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 125 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 26 | 9 |
| Master's degree | 14 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Penn State College Of Medicine had a total enrollment of 815 students (1,271 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 12% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 2% |
| 22-24 | 42% |
| 25-29 | 43% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hershey, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Penn State College Of Medicine participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332901)
Penn State College Of Medicine has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 170 | 34 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 41 | 26 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 337 | 173 |
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MEDICINE
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Genetics, General
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other
Pharmacology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Penn State College Of Medicine Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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