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University of Nebraska Medical Center | Recruitment and Student Engagement984275 Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha, NE 68198-4275 | 402.559.3928
YOUR PATH
TO A CAREER
IN HEALTH CARE
PROFESSIONS
unmc.edu/publichealth/rhen
If your career interest is in health care, you can help meet the needs of rural Nebraska through RHOP, a cooperative venture of UNMC, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Chadron State College, Wayne State College, and Peru State College. This program addresses the special needs of rural Nebraska by encouraging rural residents to pursue health care careers. Students residing in rural areas are eligible for the RHOP programs.
unmc.edu/summerresearch
The UNMC is an academic health science center with a major focus on research. SURP is a collaboration between UNMC departments, institutes, colleges, student services and graduate specialty areas to provide summer opportunities for undergraduate students to become members of research teams and discover fi rst-hand the broad spectrum of research activities occurring at UNMC. Students will experience a 10-week full-time research placement, receive a stipend, attend enrichment seminars and participate in networking and social activities.
shpep.org
SHPEP is a free six-week academic summer enrichment program for college freshman and sophomore students who are interested in health professions such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant or public health. During the summer, students participate in the following activities: • Academic enrichment in basic sciences and math• Career development activities• Learning skills workshops and sessions• Exposure to clinical settings• Workshops on fi nancial planning and health policy
cas.unomaha.edu/uhop
Students from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply for this medical pipeline program, which bridges two great schools: UNO and UNMC! Program highlights include:• Guaranteed admission to the UNMC Doctor of Medicine (MD)
program after successful completion of UHOP• Tuition assistance at UNO UHOP scholars beginning with the
fi rst year• UNO Pre-medical Committee sponsorship as a fi rst-year student• Mentoring by UNMC medical students• Assistance with MCAT preparation• Opportunities to provide mentorship
RHOP
SURP
SHPEP
UHOP
Summer Health Professions Education Program
Urban Health Opportunities Program
Summer UndergraduateResearch Program
Rural Health Opportunities Program
University of Nebraska Medical Center
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
College of Allied Health Professions Academic & Student Affairs 402.559.6673 | cahpadmissions@unmc.eduunmc.edu/alliedhealth
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMSMedical Laboratory Science (BSMLS)77 semester hours transferable specifi c college credit to include Biological Sciences (16 hrs), Chemistry (14 hrs), English (3 hrs), Mathematics (Statistics preferred) (3 hrs)
Radiography (BSMITS)50-60 semester hours of transferable college credit to include English Composition (6 hrs), College Algebra (3 hrs), Statistics (3 hrs), Medical Terminology (2 hrs), General Chemistry (4 hrs), Anatomy & Physiology (4 hrs), General Physics (4 hrs), Communications (3 hrs), and Humanities or Social Sciences (6 hrs)
Cardiovascular Interventional Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, & Radiation Therapy (BSMITS or Post-Baccalaureate Certifi cate)Completion of an accredited radiography program, certifi cation in the profession through American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT), professional program GPA of 3.0 or higher and 21-34 semester hours of transferable college credit to include natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, mathematics.
GRADUATE PROGRAMSClinical Perfusion (MPS)Baccalaureate degree. Transferable college credit in Biological Sciences (12 hrs), Chemistry (6 hrs), Math (3 hrs), Physics (3 hrs) required. Entrance Exam: GRE General Test
Cytotechnology (Post-Baccalaureate Certifi cate)Baccalaureate degree. Transferable college courses in Biological Sciences (20 hrs), Chemistry (8 hrs), and Math (3 hrs) required.
Physical Therapy (DPT)Baccalaureate degree required. Transferable college credit to include Chemistry (1 yr), Anatomy/Physiology (1 yr), Physics (1 yr), Biology (1 yr), Social Science (1 yr), Statistics required. Entrance Exam: GRE General Test
Physician Assistant (MPAS)Baccalaureate degree. Specifi c requirements of college transferable credit in Biology (16 hrs), Chemistry (16 hrs), Psychology (9 hrs), Statistics (3 hrs), and English (6 hrs) Entrance Exam: GRE General Test
AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLYHealth Professions Teaching and Technology (MHPTT or Post-Baccalaureate Certifi cate)Baccalaureate degree required.
COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH
Omaha 402-559-4110 | Lincoln 402-472-7343 | Norfolk 402-844-7890 Kearney 308-865-8322 | Scottsbluff 308-632-0413
Serving Nebraska Border to Border with Five Campus SitesThe profession of nursing offers rewarding careers for men and women at all levels of education preparation. UNMC College of Nursing offers educational programs at the bachelor’s level and above and is the only institution in the state of Nebraska that grants a PhD for nursing — Doctor of Philosophy.
Undergraduate — Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)• Traditional BSN: A 4-semester, on-campus program taught over 2 years with no
summer classes. Offered on all 5 campuses.
• Accelerated BSN: An intense 12 month, on-campus program for students with an existing bachelor’s degree.
• RN to BSN: An online advancement program for registered nurses with an Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN).
For all BSN programs, you must fi rst complete required prerequisite courses totaling 58 credits. Prerequisite courses are not offered by the College of Nursing. You may complete them through any University of Nebraska institution or from any accredited college. You then apply to be admitted to one of the BSN programs and once admitted you complete only nursing classroom and clinical coursework.
Graduate Programs OfferedRN to MSN | MSN | PMC | BSN to PhD | MSN to PhDBSN to DNP | MSN to DNP
Take your nursing career to the next level! UNMC offers many educational options at the advanced level to prepare you to take leadership roles in research, education, practice and health policy and administration.
All programs have specifi c admissions criteria that include specifi c degrees and an active U.S. RN license.
Coursework is delivered in a hybrid format utilizing advanced web-based applications, including synchronous and asynchronous classes which allows you to complete the program from where you live with very limited campus-based time. Clinical requirements may be satisfi ed in your community or one nearby, using local preceptors. Research projects, if applicable to your course of study, may also be conducted locally.
Full admission and program information can be found at: unmc.edu/nursing
COLLEGE OF NURSING
College of Dentistry Admissions402.472.1333 | codadmissions@unmc.eduunmc.edu/dentistry
Dental Hygiene60+ semester transferable college credit. Specifi c group requirements in English, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy, Human Physiology, Social Sciences, Humanities, Speech, and Nutrition402.472.1433 | rcharles@unmc.edu | unmc.edu/dentistry
Dentistry90 semester hours transferable college credit. Specifi c group requirements in English, Chemistry, Biology/Life Sciences, and Physics.
COLLEGE OF DENTISTRYCollege of Medicine Admissions402.559.2259 | comadmissions@unmc.eduunmc.edu/com/prospective/admissions
90 semester hours transferable college credit. Bachelor’s degree highly recommended. Specifi c group requirements in Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, Biology, Physics, English, Humanities, Social Sciences, Math, Biochemistry, and Genetics. Entrance exam: MCAT
MD/PHD Scholars Program 90 semester hours transferable college credit. Eligibility for Medical School plus evidence of research experience. Entrance exam: MCATSonja Cox | 402.559.8242 | sacox@unmc.eduunmc.edu/mdphd
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
College of Pharmacy Admissions402.559-5366 | COPAdmin@unmc.eduunmc.edu/pharmacy
64 semester hours transferable college credit for admission. Specifi c requirements in Chemistry and Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Oral/Written Communications and General Education. Entrance exam: PCAT
Offi ce of Educational Services402.552-9867 | coph@unmc.eduunmc.edu/publichealth/why
Master of Public Health45 credit hour program that requires a baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution. GPA of 3.0 or higher, personal statement, resume, GRE, offi cial transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.
Master of Science in Emergency Preparedness36 credit hour program that can be completed in two academic years as a full-time student or a part-time student can take up to fi ve years to complete. Students enrolling in the MS in Emergency Preparedness will choose to enroll in either a practice or academic track.
Master of Public Health Dual Degree Programsunmc.edu/publichealth/programs/mphdualdegree
Certifi cate ProgramsBaccalaureate degree or equivalent in supporting fi eld from an accredited institution. GPA of 3.0 or higher, personal statement, resume, offi cial transcripts, and two letters of recommendation.
PhD Programsunmc.edu/publichealth/programs/phdprograms
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Offi ce of the Dean of Graduate Studies402.559.4476 | unmcgraduatestudies@unmc.edu
GRADUATE STUDIES GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSIn general, each program requires a 4-year U.S. baccalaureate degree or international equivalent, and a GPA of 3.0 or greater based on a 4-point scale. Although not mandated by Graduate Studies, all programs (except where noted) require offi cial scores on the GRE taken within the past 5 years. For international students, offi cial GRE scores are required; TOEFL score 80 or greater (Internet-based test) or IELTS band score 6.5 or greater.
PHD PROGRAMS ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSBiomedical Informaticsunmc.edu/bmiClinical training and experience (medicine, nursing, dentistry or allied health degree) OR bachelor’s, M.S. or Ph.D. degree in either Computed Science or Management Information Systems.
Biostatisticsunmc.edu/publichealth/programs/phdprograms/phdbiostatisticsM.S. or M.A., in Biostatistics, Statistics or equivalent degree (e.g. Biostatistics MPH plus courses in mathematical statistics at the master’s level, and matrix algebra and mathematical analysis at the bachelor’s level); Offi cial scores on the GRE taken within the last 3 years; most successful applicants have verbal, quantitative and analytical writing GRE scores in the 40th percentile or greater.
Environmental Health, Occupational Health & Toxicologyunmc.edu/publichealth/programs/phdprograms/phdenvironmentalGPA of 3.35 or greater in Environmental & Occupational Health Track and Toxicology Track.
Epidemiologyunmc.edu/publichealth/admissions/phdprograms/epidemiologyMaster’s degree in Epidemiology or a related fi eld.
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Researchunmc.edu/publichealth/admissions/phdprograms/healthpromotionMaster’s or other advanced degree, although exceptional applicants with a bachelor’s degree are considered.
Health Services Research, Administration & Policy (PhD)unmc.edu/publichealth/programs/phdprograms/phdhealthservicesMost successful applicants have verbal and quantitative GRE scores 40th percentile or greater.
Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (IGPBS)unmc.edu/igpbs | 402.559.3362GPA of 3.25 or greater; Overall average GRE score fi ftieth percentile or greater, with both verbal and quantitative scores 35th percentile or greater; TOEFL score of 95 or greater. Additional requirements of the IGPBS doctoral programs are defi ned below:• Biochemistry & Molecular Biology – GRE Subject Test in Biology or Chemistry is highly
recommended• Cancer Research – undergraduate coursework in either calculus or statistics• Immunology, Pathology & Infectious Disease – both verbal and quantitative components
of GRE score 50th percentile or greater• Integrative Physiology & Molecular Medicine • Molecular Genetics & Cell Biology – international applicants must submit offi cial scores
on the GRE taken within the last 3 years• Neuroscience – TOEFL score 100 or greater
Medical Sciences Interdepartmental Area (MSIA)unmc.edu/msia• Applied Behavior Analysis – Master’s degree; qualifi ed to be credentialed as a board-certifi ed
behavior analyst (BCBA)• Clinical & Translational Research Mentored Scholars Program – Admission restricted to
UNMC faculty, who must identify a mentor prior to application/admission• Clinically Relevant Basic Research – mentor must be identifi ed prior to application/admission• Health Practice & Medical Education Research – mentor must be identifi ed prior to
application/admission• Oral Biology • Patient-Oriented Research – mentor must be identifi ed prior to application/admission
GRADUATE STUDIES
COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Nursingunmc.edu/nursing/programs/doctor-of-philosophy-phd• BSN to PhD – BSN degree (or equivalent for non-nurse applicants; GPA 3.2
or greater.• Traditional PhD – MSN degree (or equivalent for non-nurse applicants);
GRE requirement waived if MSN GPA 3.2 or greater.
Pharmaceutical Sciencesunmc.edu/pharmacy/programs/psgpInternational applicants must submit TOEFL scores (IELTS will not be accepted).
MS PROGRAMS ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSBiochemistry & Molecular Biologyunmc.edu/biochemistry/education/masterOffi cial scores from MCAT, PCAT or DAT are acceptable in place of GRE scores.
Biomedical Informaticsunmc.edu/bmiClinical training and experience (medicine, nursing, dentistry or allied health degree) OR bachelor’s , M.S. or Ph.D. degree in either Computer Science or Management Information Systems.
Cancer Researchunmc.edu/gradstudies/programs/cancer-research-msEmergency Preparednessunmc.edu/publichealth/programs/ms-prepMost successful applicants have verbal and quantitative GRE scores in 40th percentile or greater.
Immunology, Pathology & Infectious Diseaseunmc.edu/pathology/education/graduateGRE scores recommended, but not required, for both tracks: • Research track• Clinical Laboratory Science Track – intended for practicing, certifi ed (preferred)
or certifi cation-eligible [MLS(ASCP) or MT(ASCPi)] clinical laboratory science professionals
Medical Anatomyunmc.edu/genetics/education/degree-programs/master-scienceOffi cial scores from MCAT or DAT are acceptable in place of GRE scores; TOEFL score or 95 or greater.
Medical Sciences Interdepartmental Area (MSIA)unmc.edu/msia• Clinical & Translational Research Mentored Scholars Program –
Admission restricted to UNMC faculty, who must identify a mentor prior to application/admission
• Clinically Relevant Basic Research – mentor must be identifi ed prior to application/admission
• Health Practice & Medical Education Research – mentor must be identifi ed prior to application/admission
• Oral Biology • Patient-Oriented Research – mentor must be identifi ed prior to
application/admission
Molecular Genetics & Cell Biologyunmc.edu/igpbs/research/molecular-genetics-cellbiologyInternational applicants must submit offi cial scores on GRE taken within the last 3 years.
Neuroscience (MS, PhD)unmc.edu/pharmacology/education/gradstudiesIELTS is not accepted as a substitute for TOEFL.
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