“Tennessee's only public statewide academic health science system, founded 1911 in Memphis.”
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is a public medical school in Memphis, Tennessee, founded in 1911. It includes the Colleges of Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy, and is the largest educator of health care professionals in Tennessee.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
Best Medical Schools — Primary Care
US News Best Graduate Schools 2024
Best Pharmacy Schools (PharmD)
US News Best Graduate Schools 2024
Varies by School — Testing policy varies by college or program within the university.
Official SourceMedicine (MD)
AMCAS primary application deadline
Pharmacy (PharmD)
PharmCAS standard deadline; rolling review
Dentistry (DDS)
AADSAS submission; rolling review
Graduate Health Sciences PhD
Varies by program; some accept until rolling
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$15,000 – $45,000
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$28,000 – $65,000
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Founded in 1878, the third oldest public college of dentistry in the United States.
Promotes statewide medical education with campuses in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville.
Tennessee's highest ranked college of pharmacy.
4 years
A top-25 ranked PharmD with three campus options (Memphis, Knoxville, Nashville). Known for early experiential learning, 1,740+ hours of practice rotations, and strong placement into hospital, community, and industry pharmacy careers.
5 years
Umbrella PhD admitting students before lab assignment. Tracks include cancer biology, neuroscience, microbiology & immunology, and molecular & systems physiology, with full tuition waiver and stipend for admitted students. Open to international applicants.
4 years
One of the oldest public dental schools in the US, with a Memphis-based clinical campus that handles ~150,000 patient visits annually. DAT required; Tennessee residents prioritized.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
