2025-2026 Catalog
The University of Mississippi Medical Center supports six health professions schools on its main campus in Jackson, Mississippi, and successfully graduates roughly 1000 health care professionals each year. Over 3,000 students worldwide engage in health professions and science programs at UMMC, earning certificates, bachelor's, Master's, and doctoral degrees.

The UMMC Academic Catalog provides essential information about the institution, UMMC schools, academic programs, courses, and more and is accessible to faculty, staff, students, and the general public.

Use the UMMC Academic Catalog to:
-Explore degree programs
-Find interesting courses
-Discover academic programs
-Plan for success

This opportunity-filled, personalized college experience truly offers the best of all worlds.
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Learn More About Our Schools


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School of Dentistry

The School of Dentistry trains dental health practitioners to provide oral health care, serve as educators, and contribute to scholarly research.

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School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences

The School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences trains highly qualified researchers and the next generation of biomedical scientists, health care professionals, and educators.

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School of Health Related Professions

The School of Health Related Professions trains health professionals to provide quality and innovative health services.

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School of Medicine

The School of Medicine trains skilled and compassionate physicians to provide high-quality health care.

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School of Nursing

The School of Nursing trains nurses and develops nurse leaders through excellence in education, research, practice, and service.

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John D. Bower School of Population Health

The John D. Bower School of Population Health prepares the next generation of scientists, health care providers, and health policy experts to improve the health of individuals and populations.

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Academic Affairs at UMMC

The Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs oversees the academic enterprise of UMMC.

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Faculty Affairs at UMMC

The Office of Faculty Affairs oversees faculty recruitment, development, retention, and success for UMMC.

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Student Affairs at UMMC

The Office of Student Affairs oversees student activities, development, and success efforts for UMMC.

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Earn Your Degree from an Accredited Institution.

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award bachelor’s, master's, and doctoral degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Schools and academic programs may also have discipline-specific accreditations.


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Want to Begin Your Health Science Journey?

Becoming a student of Mississippi’s only academic medical center, your advantages include expert classroom instruction, hands-on training, access to diverse patient populations, and cutting-edge research opportunities.


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