Abilene
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Explore the Abilene Campus
Nestled in the heart of the Big Country, the Abilene campus stands as a vibrant center for healthcare education and cutting-edge research. Its strategic location next to Hendrick Health allows students to easily walk from campus to complete clinical rotations.
Abilene proudly serves as the administrative home for the newly established Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health, featuring the Graduate Certificate in Public Health.
The Abilene campus is also committed to training the next generation of pharmacists. The Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy proudly offers the Doctor of Pharmacy program. The School of Pharmacy provides a robust academic foundation, as well as hands-on clinical exposure under the guidance of seasoned faculty and healthcare professionals.
Educating nurses for the future is also a primary focus for the Abilene campus. The School of Nursing provides students with the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with clinical learning opportunities for students pursuing the RN to BSN, Traditional BSN, and Accelerated BSN degrees in Abilene.
The Abilene campus also provides students with the opportunity to pursue a Biotechnology M.S. and a Pharmaceutical Sciences Ph.D. via the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Abilene is recognized as a research hub, particularly in the field of precision oncology therapeutics, due to its interdisciplinary research with the Department of Immunotherapeutics and Biotechnology.
Together with the Abilene community, our comprehensive academic environment offers hands-on, collaborative education, shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Address: 1674 Pine Street Abilene, TX 79601
Join us on a Red Bag Tour
Our Red Bag Tours are created specifically for high school students, providing the opportunity to see cutting-edge technology and learn more about how TTUHSC prepares students to impact the world of health care.
Your Abilene Experience
Abilene offers a welcoming, community-focused environment with a cost of living that is notably lower than many Texas cities, making it an appealing option for students. Life in Abilene is relaxed and easy to navigate, with quick commutes and a strong sense of local pride. Students can enjoy a variety of activities, including local restaurants, museums, outdoor recreation, and West Texas cultural events. With its friendly atmosphere, manageable pace, and affordable lifestyle, Abilene provides a comfortable and supportive place to study and live. Explore more about the Abilene community below.
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In the event of an emergency, the campus specific page will be updated with information about the nature of the incident, how to remain safe and, after the event, the point at which safety has been restored. Visit the Abilene emergency preparedness page.
Accreditation: The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is accredited
by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award
baccalaureate, masters, doctoral, and professional degrees. TTUHSC also may offer
credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. TTUHSC at
Abilene is a branch campus of TTUHSC. Therefore, the continued accreditation of this
campus is contingent upon the continued accreditation of TTUHSC. Questions about the
accreditation of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center may be directed in writing
to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866
Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information
available on SACSCOC’s website.