General Information

History and Overview
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) was established in Memphis in 1911, dedicated solely to health science education and research. Seed programs in medicine, dentistry and pharmacy - with their origins in the late 1800s - quickly flourished, and within a few short years, new programs were initiated in allied health sciences, graduate health sciences, and nursing. Each of these programs grew to become a college in its own right. In 1963, the UT Graduate School of Medicine in Knoxville became part of the UTHSC, and in 1974, the UT College of Medicine, Chattanooga, likewise joined the institution.

There are approximately 3,200 students enrolled in one of 31 health-related degree programs or one of 15 graduate certificate programs   and approximately 1,400 residents and fellows receive training (most of whom are in one of 85 programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education) through the Graduate Medical Education Program. 

The clinical practices affiliated with the UTHSC account for more than $200 million in revenue for the institution. This revenue, coupled with more than $100 million from the research enterprise, significantly contributes to achieving the mission of the UTHSC to “bring the benefits of the health sciences to the achievement and maintenance of human health, with a focus on the citizens of Tennessee and the region…”

The UTHSC is comprised of the following six colleges:  

• College of Dentistry   
• College of Graduate Health Sciences  
• College of Health Professions    
• College of Medicine  
• College of Nursing  
• College of Pharmacy  

Online Instruction
The UTHSC offers the following degree programs and graduate certificates through online instruction:

Degree Programs: 

• Master of Dental Hygiene  
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science - MLT to BSMLS option   
• Master of Health Informatics and Information Management, Entry-Level  and Post-Graduate  options
• Doctor of Nursing Practice, all specialties other than nurse anesthesia  
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the RN-to-BSN option  

Graduate Certificates:​  

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Certificate  
• Clinical Investigation, Certificate  
• Health Data Analytics, Certificate    
• Health Informatics and Information Management, Certificate  
• Healthcare Quality Improvement, Certificate  
• Post-Doctoral Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate  
• Post-Doctoral Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate  
• Post-Doctoral Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate  
• Post-Doctoral Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate  

UT Health Science Center Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service.

Location and Facilities

The main campus of the UTHSC is located in Memphis, with additional locations in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nashville, and on the campus of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (also located in Memphis). In addition, the UTHSC has formal affiliations with teaching hospitals and clinical facilities across the state to facilitate the clinical education of future health professionals. The UT Health Science Center administrative offices are located on the Memphis Campus, Hyman Building, at 62 South Dunlap, Memphis, TN. The administrative offices for each of the six colleges are also located on the Memphis Campus. For more detailed information regarding UTHSC facilities, refer to CenterScope.