
University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Reaching New Levels of Excellence
Founded in 1869 and chartered as the state’s first medical college in 1881, we became part of the University of Nebraska in 1902. Today, our education programs train more health professionals than any other institution in the state.Our scientists and clinicians are at the leading edge of discovering new medical breakthroughs, transforming lives across the state and around the world.
UNMC By the Numbers
UNMC has six colleges, two institutes and a graduate studies program, serving more than 4,000 students in more than 60 programs.Nearly 50 academic departments committed to training the best and brightest
$163.9 million in annual research grants
5,700+ employees
Meet the Chancellor
Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, is a nationally recognized leader and tireless advocate for transforming higher education, academic medicine and health care delivery.

Additional Resources
The work done at UNMC often becomes a global model for strong, healthy communities.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
UNMC is creating an environment of inclusion for everyone — students, faculty and staff, patients and visitors. Everyone who steps foot on campus is valued, respected and connected.
Academic Programs
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- High School & Undergraduate Programs
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- Colleges & Institutes
UNMC offers the full range of academic health sciences programs through its 6 colleges, 2 degree-granting institutes and Graduate Studies.
Explore Our Programs
Anatomy, medical (MS)Applied Behavior Analysis (MS)
Applied Behavior Analysis-MSIA (PhD)
Biochemistry
Biology, master’s (Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology)
Biomedical Informatics (MS, PhD)
Biomedical Sciences, Interdisciplinary Graduate Program- IGPBS (MS, PhD)
Biostatistics (MPH, PhD)
Cancer Research
Cardiovascular Interventional Technology (BS, certificate)
Cellular and Integrative Physiology
Clinical Perfusion Education (MPS)
Computed Tomography Practicum
Cytology (MS)
Dental Hygiene (BS)
Dentistry (DDS)
Dentistry (MSIA)
Dentistry, Post Graduate Training
Dentistry, undergraduate (Summer Health Professions Education Program)
Dermatology
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (BS, Post-Baccalaureate Professional certificate)
Doctorate of Nursing (PhD)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharMD)
Dual-degree programs:
- Allied Health Professions/MBA (Health Professions graduate degree/Master of Business Administration)
- MD/PhD (Doctorate of Medicine/Doctorate of Philosophy)
- MD/PhD Pharmaceutical Sciences (Doctorate of Medicine/Doctorate of Philosophy)
- MD/MBA (Doctorate of Medicine/Master of Business Administration)
- BSES/MPH (Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies/Master of Public Health)
- BSIT/MPH (Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Innovation/Master of Public Health)
- JD/MPH (Juris Doctor/Master Of Public Health)
- MBA/MPH (Master of Business Administration/Master of Public Health)
- MD/MPH (Medical Doctor/Master of Public Health)
- MPH/MSW (Master of Social Work/Master of Public Health)
- MSN/MBA (Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration)
- PharmD/MPH Dual Degree (Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Public Health)
Emergency Preparedness, master’s
Environmental Health, Occupational Health & Toxicology (PhD)
Epidemiology (PhD)
Genetics
Genetic Counseling (MS)
Graduate Studies
High School Alliance
Health Administration (MS) -- Coming soon
Healthcare Delivery Science (MS)
Health Policy, certificate
Health Professions Teaching & Technology (MS, certificate)
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research (PhD)
Health Services Research, Administration and Policy (PhD)
Imaging Sciences Degree Advancement Option
Immunology, Pathology and Infectious Disease (MS, PhD, MD/PhD)
Infectious Disease, master’s (Immunology, Pathology and Infectious Disease)
Infectious Disease Epidemiology, certificate
Integrative Physiology & Molecular Medicine (PhD)
Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences- IGPBS (PhD)
Interservice Physician Assistant Program
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (BS, Post-Baccalaureate Professional certificate)
Maternal and Child Health, certificate
Medical Laboratory Science (BS)
Medical Laboratory Science, BSMLS Degree Advancement Option
Medical Sciences Interdepartmental Area-MSIA, dentistry (MS, PhD)
Medical Sciences Interdepartmental Area-MSIA, interdisciplinary (MS, PhD)
Medical Nutrition (MS)
Medicine (MD)
MD/PhD (Doctorate of Medicine/Doctorate of Philosophy)
Microbiology
Military programs
Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology
MSIA Graduate Program, dentistry (MS, PhD)
MSIA Graduate Program, interdisciplinary (MS, PhD)
Nebraska Pharmacy Technician, certificate
Nursing, bachelor’s (BSN)
Nursing, master’s (MSN)
Nursing, doctorate (PhD)
Nursing, postmaster's (PMC)
Nursing Practice, doctorate (DNP)
Occupational Therapy (Doctorate of Occupational Therapy)
Online Degree Advancement Option
Pathology - Immunology, Pathology and Infectious Disease (MS MS with CLS, PhD)
Perfusion Degree Advancement Option (MPS)
Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program (PhD, MD/PhD, MS)
Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience
Pharmacy, doctorate (PharMD)
Pharmacy Technician Certificate, Nebraska
Physiatry
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy (DPT)
Physician Assistant (MPAS)
Physician Assistant Degree Advancement Option
Physician Assistant, Interservice, military
Physiology, medical (MS)
Postmasters Certificate, nursing (PMC)
Public Health certificate
Public Health, master’s
Public Health dual-degree programs
Radiation Therapy (BS, Post-Baccalaureate Professional certificate)
Radiography (BS)
Research, undergraduate (Summer Undergraduate Research Program)
Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)
Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Ultrasound (BS, Post-Baccalaureate Professional certificate)
Undergraduate Programs
- Summer Undergraduate Research Program
- Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)
- Summer Research Program for Undergraduate Minority Students, kidney disease and transplantation
Source: https://www.unmc.edu/