Medicine Degree

The medicine degree program at University of South Alabama 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 Alabama colleges that offer medicine degrees.

The Medicine program at University of South Alabama is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education for more than 53 years.

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University of South Alabama

102 Elder Street, Boaz, AL

University of South Alabama is a public college that has a large number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Mobile, Alabama, in a predominantly urban area. Nearly fifteen thousand students enroll at USA yearly.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Engineering

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to University of South Alabama. A score within the range of 1275 - 1690 on the SAT, or 19 - 25 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 87% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 50% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at southalabama.edu.

The tuition at University of South Alabama varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $6,800 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $13,000 per year. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $3,500. Some students at University of South Alabama may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The USA Jaguars participate in a number of athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Football (NCAA Division I-A)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.southalabama.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Medicine Program

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

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