University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

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School Location

65 Bergen Street, Room 1441
Newark, NJ 07101-1709

General information

(973) 972-4300

Type of institution:	Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid:	Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered:	Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificates, Associate degrees, Bachelor degrees, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificates, Masters degrees, Certificates/Post-Master's Certificates, Doctor's degrees, First-Professional degrees, Certificates/First-Professional Certificates
Carnegie classification:	Special Focus Institutions--Medical schools and medical centers
Number of students:	5,617 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:	$ 75

Mission

The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), the state's university of the health sciences, is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in: the undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate and continuing education of health professionals and scientists; the conduct of biomedical, psychosocial, clinical and public health research; health promotion, disease prevention and the delivery of health care; and service to our communities and the entire state. Providing educational, research and service programs at campuses in Camden, New Brunswick/Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains and Stratford, in communities throughout the state, and nationally and internationally through advanced communication and information technologies, UMDNJ seeks to meet the needs of our diverse constituencies and improve the health and quality of life of the citizens of New Jersey and society at large.

About this School

The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey is the state-run health sciences institution of New Jersey and is comprised of eight distinct academic units: the New Jersey Medical School, the New Jersey Dental School, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, the School of Health Related Professions, and the School of Nursing in Newark; the School of Public Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick; and the School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford. Founded in 1970, it is the largest school of health sciences of its kind in the United States. It is also the leading research university in New Jersey, edging the other major research universities in the state (including Princeton University and Rutgers University) in research grant dollars. It does, however, have various academic partnerships with universities and other institutions in New Jersey. UMDNJ also operates the University Hospital in Newark, while Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick is an affiliate. UMDNJ operates a palliative care facility for people living with AIDS.

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Financial aid 2006-2007

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