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University of North Texas Health Science Center is a public university in Fort Worth, Texas that was founded in 1970 and is also known as UNTHSC. The university, which occupies a 33 acre campus, offers master's degrees and doctoral programs through the following schools and colleges:
University of North Texas Health Science Center has clubs for sports like soccer and basketball. It also has Greek organizations like Sigma Sigma Phi. In all, there are over forty clubs and organizations within the college campus. Students requiring financial help have a number of financial aid options. Scholarships like Western New York Osteopathic Medical Society Scholarship and the National Medical Fellowships Need Based Scholarship are available. Other options like waivers, loans, stipends and work study programs are also available.
Forth Worth, TX is home to UNTHSC. Forth Worth is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at UNTHSC go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in medicine and science.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
UNTHSC has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 1,153 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
University Of North Texas Health Science Center
3500 Camp Bowie Blvd
Forth Worth, TX 76107-2699
General Phone: (817) 735-2000
http://www.hsc.unt.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 191 | osteopathic medicine, public health |
| Science | 101 | biomedical sciences |
| Medical Support and Technology | 29 | physician assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for UNTHSC in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 161 | 3 |
| First-professional degree | 128 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 32 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, UNTHSC had a total enrollment of 1,153 students (611 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 57% |
| First Professional | 43% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 17% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 10% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 30% |
| 25-29 | 44% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Westover Hills, 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 | not required |
Financial Aid:
UNTHSC participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 976800)
UNTHSC has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 51 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 106 | 103 |
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UNTHSC Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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