Medicine Degree

The medicine degree program at The University of Texas Medical Branch 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 Texas colleges that offer medicine degrees.

The Medicine program at The University of Texas Medical Branch is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education since 1942.

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The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)

7703 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

UTMB, a public institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Galveston, TX, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. UTMB has a yearly student enrollment of over two thousand.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The tuition at The University of Texas Medical Branch varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $7,400 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $18,000 annually. Student housing is available for students, which costs about $3,800 each year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students who would like to learn more about The University of Texas Medical Branch may check out their website at http://www.utmb.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The University of Texas Medical Branch 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 Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 600
  • Average Hourly Rate: $98.17
  • Average Annual Salary: $204200

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 Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $86.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $179130

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