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 both the Graduate Certificate in Public Health and the Traditional Master of 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
Our Red Bag Tours are created specifically for high school students, providings the opportunity to see cutting-edge technology and learn more about how TTUHSC prepares students to impact the world of health care. View tour schedule.
Abilene has collaborated with the Breast Center of Excellence in Lubbock and the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to offer cost-free health screenings for women in Abilene and neighboring counties.
The objective of this initiative is to boost HPV vaccination rates and enhance breast and cervical cancer screening across West Texas.
Discover more about Access to Breast and Cervical Care for West Texas.
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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.
