Medicine Degree

The medicine degree program at University of California – San Francisco prepares students for the independent professional practice of medicine. Students of the program learn to prevent, diagnose, and treat illnesses, injuries, and other human body disorders. Students who graduate the medicine degree program will have been instructed in basic medical sciences and clinical medicine. Other courses in the program include examination and diagnosis, patient communications, medical ethics and law, as well as specialty courses in internal medicine, pediatrics, family medicine, psychiatry, radiology, and more. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer medicine degrees.

The Medicine program at University of California – San Francisco is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education since 1942.

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University of California – San Francisco (UCSF)

9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA

About
University of California San Francisco, located in San Francisco, California, was founded in 1873 through the merger of the Toland Medical School with Cooper Medical College. The school became part of the University of California System of Schools through a transfer of control by the trustees. The school is one of ten that comprise the UC system, and it is the only school in that system dedicated specifically to graduate education. In addition to medical education, the school also functions as a medical center and hospital.

Academics
UCSF is a graduate level institution dedicated to medical and biological sciences. Individuals applying to or enrolled at UCSF must have completed a bachelor's degree in an appropriate undergraduate field to be considered. for admission. The schools primary focus is medicine, though individuals may choose to related fields such as biomedical sciences, sociology and medical anthropology. The school also works closely with another San Francisco based UC School, Hastings School of Law, offering courses in health policy and law.

Programs offered include:

• Dentistry
• Nursing
• Medicine
• Neuroscience
• Physical Therapy

Admissions and Financial Aid
As a graduate institution, UCSF requires students to have earned a minimum of a bachelor's degree to be considered for admission. A strong academic record, and MCAT or GRE scores are also considered when choosing applicants. As a graduate institution, enrollment is limited, particularly as the hospital portion of the school is considered among the 10 best in the nation. Financial aid is also available in the form of loans, grants and employment opportunities. Students in need of aid may contact the school's financial aid department as well as submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UCSF offers a doctorate degree program in medicine.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Family and General Practitioners

Description

Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, family and general practitioners employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
  • Total Employment: 930
  • Average Hourly Rate: $95.73
  • Average Annual Salary: $199110

Physicians and Surgeons, All Other

Description

All physicians and surgeons not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, physicians and surgeons, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $108.13
  • Average Annual Salary: $224900

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).