Medicine Degree

The medicine degree program at University of Rochester 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 New York colleges that offer medicine degrees.

The Medicine program at University of Rochester is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education for more than 83 years.

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University of Rochester

Also known as RIT R.I.T.

1 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY

University of Rochester is a nonprofit private institution located in Rochester, NY and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Approximately nine thousand students are enrolled annually at University of Rochester.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Visual And Performing Arts

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most common test scores among students admitted to University of Rochester are between 28 to 32 on the ACT, or 1860 to 2140 on the SAT exam. University of Rochester admits around 40 percent of students applying. Of those students admitted, around 24 percent of students enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found at enrollment.rochester.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $46,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is about $8,100 per year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for University of Rochester is the "Yellow Jackets", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Rochester 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

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

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $76.17
  • Average Annual Salary: $158440

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