Education

Comprehensive Education Center

Explore our undergraduate programs and advance your academic journey with support from the Comprehensive Education Center.

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EXPLORE OUR MAJORS.

DISCOVER YOUR FUTURE.

Create a lifetime of success at the College of Medicine – Tucson as an empowered individual taking advantage of our transformative student experience both inside and outside of the classroom.

I’m pleased to share that more students than ever are a part of the MedCat family. Combined, the college’s student body is around 3,000 students strong! That includes 483 medical students, more than 100 graduate students, and more than 2,400 undergraduates, which is the nation’s largest enrolled undergraduate student population at a medical school.

– Ivan Carrillo

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Medicine

The program offers four key areas of emphasis to provide a well-rounded medical education:

  • Medical Technology
  • Medicine and Society
  • Basic Medical Sciences
  • Integrative and Practice-Focused Medicine
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Physiology and Medical Sciences

The program offers four key areas of emphasis to provide a well-rounded medical education:

  • Exercise and Extreme Physiology 
  • Physiology
  • Medical Sciences
  • Physiological Research and Innovation
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Emergency Medical Services

This program, for NREMT-certified paramedics, offers additional training in:

  • EMS Core Areas
  • Basic Sciences
  • Leadership
  • Health Systems
  • Communications

At the Comprehensive Education Center, we EMPOWER future health care professionals through INNOVATION and COMPASSION. By combining advanced medical training with empathy and understanding, we prepare students to provide care that genuinely heals, making a lasting impact on individuals and transforming the future of health care.

INNOVATION

COMPASSION

EMPOWER

COLLEGE RANKINGS
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#31
GRADUATES PRACTICING IN HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREAS

#42
GRADUATES PRACTICING IN RURAL AREAS

#49
NIH RESEARCH FUNDING

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BEST MEDICAL SCHOOL FOR BOTH PRIMARY CARE AND RESEARCH

U.S. News Best Colleges

Welcome to the Comprehensive Education Center (CEC): Your Hub for Innovative Learning

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Embark on a comprehensive journey through six informative tiles that unveil everything you need to know about the Comprehensive Education Center, the degrees, clubs and more!

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VISIT OUR CAMPUS

Welcome to the Comprehensive Education Center, and thank you for visiting us today. We understand that selecting a university and choosing a program are important decisions, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

EXPLORE AND TOUR

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ADVISING OPTIONS

Navigating your academic journey can be challenging, and knowing your advising options is essential. Here’s a brief overview of the different types of advising available to students:

Schedule an Appointment

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Stay tuned for details on upcoming Comprehensive Education Center hosted events and activities designed to engage and inspire our community.

COMING SOON

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EVENT GALLERY

Stay updated on all upcoming Comprehensive Education Center events! From workshops and seminars to networking opportunities, explore a range of activities designed to enhance your learning and connect you with the CEC community.

COMING SOON

TOP SALARIES WITH A DEGREE IN HEALTH CARE

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#1
DOCTOR (MD)
$239,200

#2
NURSE ANESTHETIST
$212,650

#3
DENTIST (DDS)
$170,910

#4
PERFUSIONIST
$143,000

#5
MEDICAL DOSIMETRIST
$132,880

#6
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
$130,020