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The University of Mississippi Medical Centre, also called the UMC, was established as the department of health sciences under the University of Mississippi in 1955. Situated in Jackson, Mississippi, the UMC houses the University hospitals and health systems, including the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry, as well as the Rowland Medical Library.
The University of Mississippi Medical Centre offers a number of master’s and doctorate degrees. The academic divisions of the university are:
The UMC has a number of student clubs and organizations. Among those on campus are Phi Kappa Phi, and the Theta Beta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau. UMC's athletics teams participate in football, basketball, and volleyball.
University Of Mississippi Medical Center is in Jackson, MS. Jackson is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. University Of Mississippi Medical Center issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include science, medicine, and nursing and emergency medicine.
Not all applicants to University Of Mississippi Medical Center are accepted.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at University Of Mississippi Medical Center are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,702 students study at the school (in 2007).
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Mississippi Medical Center
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
General Phone: (601) 984-1000
http://umc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 157 | registered nursing, various nursing, EMT paramedic, nursing science |
| Medicine | 134 | medicine, dentistry, pharmaceutics and drug design |
| Medical Support And Technology | 76 | radiation therapist, dental hygienist, clinical lab tech, cytotechnologist, nuclear medical tech |
| Science | 46 | biological and biomedical sciences, bacteriology, biochemistry, biostatistics, physiology and pathology, pathology, anatomy |
| Therapy And Counseling | 28 | physical therapy |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 27 | occupational therapy |
| Medical Administration | 9 | medical records admin |
| Engineering | 0 | materials engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Mississippi Medical Center in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 167 | 7 |
| First-professional degree | 127 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 90 | 6 |
| Doctor's degree | 49 | 11 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 38 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 6 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, University Of Mississippi Medical Center had a total enrollment of 1,702 students (1,519 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 34% |
| Graduate | 33% |
| First Professional | 33% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 2% |
| 22-24 | 29% |
| 25-29 | 42% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Jackson, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Mississippi Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Financial Aid:
University Of Mississippi Medical Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 244001)
University Of Mississippi Medical Center has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 205 | 99 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 135 | 71 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 72 | 144 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 24 | $114,811 | 17 | $112,163 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 17 | $79,633 | 21 | $85,930 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 11 | $62,558 | 37 | $63,531 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 10 | $43,207 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 4 | $17,129 | 5 | $17,129 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 58 | $85,647 | 90 | $73,107 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ENGINEERING
Materials Engineering
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Medicine (MD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biostatistics
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Mississippi Medical Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Career counseling Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has hospital on campus
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