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University of Mississippi Medical Center

School of Graduate Studies in Health Sciences

Jackson, MS

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Overview

School of Graduate Studies in Health Sciences / School of Graduate Studies in Health Sciences is located in Jackson, MS, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Doctor of Medicine/Doctor of Philosophy (MD/PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 110
Doctoral Degrees 19

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? No
Distance learning programs available? Yes
Terminal master's degree available? Yes

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam GRE
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required for some
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam GRE
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required
First authored publication

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

143
Enrolled

Applying

30
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline June 1st June 1st No
Spring deadline October 1st October 1st No
Summer deadline April 1st April 1st No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam GRE
Master's Degree Requirements Baccalaureate in a relevant scientific discipline Transcripts from all previous institutions attended cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale Personal statement
Doctoral Degree Exam GRE
Doctoral Degree Requirements Baccalaureate in a relevant scientific discipline Transcripts from all previous institutions attended cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale 3 letters of recommendation Personal statement

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL Paper score: 550
TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Recommended IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards April 15

Student Body

223
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 3.59%
Black or African American 25.56%
White or Caucasian 51%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 13.45%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2.24%
Two or more races 3.59%
Unknown 3.14%

Gender

Male (39%)
Female (60%)

Faculty

190
Total faculty
Full-time - 190
Part-time - 0
Male (105)
Female (85)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Immunology; protein chemistry and biosynthesis; cardiovascular, renal, and endocrine physiology; rehabilitation therapy on immune system/hypothalamic/adrenal axis interaction
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address 2500 N State Street
Jackson, MS  39216-4505
United States
Contact Sydney Murphy PhD
Associate Dean
Email: smurphy@umc.edu
Phone: 601-984-1206
Fax: 601-815-9440

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