Education at UTMB
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Established in 1891 as the University of Texas Medical Department, UTMB has grown from one building,
23 students and 13 faculty members to a modern health science center with more than 70 major buildings,
more than 2,500 students and more than 1,000 faculty.
The 84-acre campus includes four schools, three institutes for advanced study, a major
medical library,
a network of hospitals and clinics that provide a full range of primary and specialized
medical care, an affiliated Shriners
Burns Hospital, and numerous research facilities.
UTMB is a component of the University of Texas System.
Academic Links & Resources
For Questions Regarding Medical School Prerequisites and Admissions: (409) 772-3762 or (409) 772-6958