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The University of Texas Medical Branch, also known as UTMB, was established in the year 1891. It is an Academic Health Center and is located in Galveston, Texas. The campus of the university is spread across an area of 350 acres. A number of programs are offered in the various fields of medical science. UTMB also offers various diplomas and certificates. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
UTMB boasts a virtually endless list of notable alumni, which include Hector P. Garcia, Surgeon, civil rights advocate; Patricia Robertson, M.D. - Astronaut-candidate; Massoud Motamedi, P.H.D - Biomedical Engineer; and Cheryl S. Watson, P.H.D. - Xenoestrogens & Phytoestrogens among others.
UT Medical Branch can be found in Galveston, TX (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at UT Medical Branch.
The most common majors at the school are in medicine and nursing and emergency medicine.
UT Medical Branch does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at UT Medical Branch are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 2,422 students were enrolled in the school.
More complete details are provided below.
The University Of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0129
General Phone: (409) 772-1011
http://www.utmb.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 304 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing administration, nursing science, various nursing |
| Medicine | 215 | medicine, public health, neuroscience, medical scientist |
| Medical Support and Technology | 97 | clinical lab tech, physician assistant, respiratory care tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 52 | physical therapy, medical ethids |
| Science | 28 | microbiology, call and molecular biology, molecular biochemistry, pharmacology, biological and physical sciences, pathology, anatomy |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 23 | occupational therapy |
| Medical Administration | 4 | community health |
Number of programs and degrees for UT Medical Branch in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 279 | 3 |
| Master's degree | 207 | 15 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 194 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 41 | 11 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, UT Medical Branch had a total enrollment of 2,422 students (1,519 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 25% |
| Graduate | 75% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 32% |
| 25-29 | 34% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
UT Medical Branch offers campus housing for 236 of its 1,519 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Galveston, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 4,650 |
Financial Aid:
UT Medical Branch participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 495200)
UT Medical Branch has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 211 | 73 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 60 | 39 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 219 | 152 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $110,018 | 11 | $111,118 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $78,271 | 18 | $88,970 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 22 | $73,060 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $94,145 | 51 | $86,884 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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, Other
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, General
Molecular Biochemistry
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Pharmacology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Bioethics/Medical Ethics
Physical Therapy/Therapist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UT Medical Branch Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has hospital on campus
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