The University of Texas Medical Branch Reviews

"From the years of 1996-1998 I attended the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and graduated with a bachelors in nursing. I lived and studied in Galveston for both years. The city this school is in makes it possible for you to find affordable housing off campus. I lived in some apartments about 10 miles from campus and spent my time de-stressing by rollerblading on the seawall. I lived in a two bedroom apartment and shared rent with another female student that I found by placing an ad in the school newspaper. She was not in nursing school but it would have been pretty beneficial to seek out a fellow nursing student to study with. I spoke of de-stressing earlier and wanted to mention that UTMB has a great gym on campus that is free for students should you release stress in this way. Another wonderful thing about the nursing program at UTMB is that they have free peer tutoring. I not only sought out this resource for my own benefit but also was a pharmacology tutor for my classmates. Being a tutor looks great on a resume. I also remember seeking out free guidance on test taking. I was able to sit one on one with someone who specialized in test taking and she was able to bring my grades up. I graduated with a 3.5 and was enlisted with Sigma Theta Tau because of my high GPA. There is also a hospital on campus that hires students. So I was able to do a work-study program while attending school. It allowed me to gain experience in my field of study before graduation so I was able to build my resume. I highly and proudly recommend UTMB for your medical studies for the reasons mentioned above.Read Less"

"Great advisors and staff! Would recommend this school and program to anyone looking for a masters in nursing or a family nurse practitioner degree. I am currently still in the program but have been nothing less of impressed with response times and prefessionalism of the school as a whole thus far."

"UTMB is a great medical school to attend in Texas. The classes are set up for the first two years in a way that allows for a lot of study time on your own instead of dependent on the classroom setting. We also have a dedicated block to studying for the Step 1 exam after the second year."

"I loved it. Grad school was tough with long hours but the town is awesome if you take the time to explore and having the beach so close by. You can walk to campus too!"

"I enjoyed going to UTMB and got a well rounded education."

"I am beyond pleased with choosing this program. The classes are very professional and rigorous but still allow for a work/school/life balance. I appreciate the required on campus visits because it makes me feel much more prepared than other NP students I know who are taking online programs. The professors are professional and easy to talk to, they are patient and take the time to explain any questions we may have. The mySTAR online account management is easy to use. I really don't have any complaints about the school.Read Less"

"It was a great college. It is on a small island, lots to do with a small town feel. Campus is close to the beach and the weather is great."

"Very educational. Most classes were hands on and made for a better learning experience. Teachers were easy to speak with and always available through email"

"I received my undergrad in Nursing and am currently working on MSN at UTMB. I love the Faculty and Staff, all of whom are committed to making the experience valuable and providing support every step of the way! I know without a doubt that I will be prepared to enter the field of Family Practice with confidence."

"UTMB is a school that from the first day of school started to prepare their students for passing the NCLEX and being a safe and knowledgeable registered nurse. I feel very pleased with my education and felt more than ready to start working as a nurse when I graduated."

"UTMB has one of the top Nursing schools in the world. For many years they have strived to educate the best nurses in the field. K received my BSN there as well. The faculty and staff are extremely helpful and committed to the success of the students!"

"My commendation of not only The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), but especially the physician assistant program is founded on the smaller class sizes, faculty involvement, Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) pass rates and student life. Furthermore, UTMB’s prestigious reputation and hands on learning experiences are unparalleled by any other programs within Texas. This school and program have exceeded my expectations and prepared me for a successful future within the field of medicine. Most notably, UTMB is an exceptional and economically friendly school to obtain diverse science and medical based graduate degrees.Read Less"

"I am pursuing a M.D. at University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. This program is highly competitive among other Texas medical schools, while having a laid back vibe and friendly support! Though some may thing Galveston is not the best place, the island provides cheap living and the medical school provides a helpful support network."

"Nurturing environment with mentors that are intimately involved in the learning process."

"Great resources and great support staff. We are the first class of the dual master's and dietetic internship so things can be a little disorganized."

"UTMB gives you the best bang for your buck as the oldest medical school in the entire state of Texas and historically offering the lowest tuition rates in the state."

"The best part of my graduate program is how close knit everyone involved in the program is. We are all there to support one another and not to compete. The thing that I like least about my graduate program is that the scenery is not the best. There is a lot of construction that has been going on on campus and it is not the prettiest of sights."

"Advantages to the program include that you get the opportunity to work alongside medical school students, take medical school courses, and get a good feel of the clinical side of research. Disadvantages to the program include that it is new and they are still working out a lot of the kinks, it's hard to get to know people because you switch from classes with med students to classes with grad students mid-way through the year, and that students in other programs are able to start rotations before you are.Read Less"

"UTMB has been a wonderful choice, Although I attend school online, I have been to the campus, and it is very nice. Being a costal town there is a lot to do there. Instructors are accessable, program is affordable. I am very proud to be a student at UTMB."

"It is a great online program. Affordable, accessible, great faculty. Even though it is distant education, everything seems near. The curriculum is very appropriate and knowledge based. Overall I would recommend this program to all aspiring students."