Medicine Degree

The medicine degree program at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 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 UT Southwestern is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education since 1943.

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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Also known as UT Southwestern

2600 S 1st St, Temple, TX

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a public school that has a fair number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Dallas, TX, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled yearly at UTSWMC.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Engineering

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay approximately $6,900 and out-of-state residents pay $20,000 per year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify as scholarships, grants, and loans.

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at www.utsouthwestern.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UT Southwestern 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

• Killeen-Temple, TX
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $121.52
  • Average Annual Salary: $252770

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

• Killeen-Temple, TX
  • Total Employment: 510
  • Average Hourly Rate: $115.22
  • Average Annual Salary: $239660

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