Permian Basin
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Explore the Odessa Campus
The Odessa campus stands out as one of the nation's largest family medicine programs, specializing in rural medicine through the Doctor of Medicine or the Doctor of Medicine (FMAT) programs from the School of Medicine.
Situated in downtown Odessa, the campus features modern facilities, classrooms, and administrative offices conveniently located near the region's largest hospital, Medical Center Hospital. The Academic Classroom Building houses physical therapy labs for Doctor of Physical Therapy students in the School of Health Professions.
Aspiring nurses find a perfect fit in Odessa, with the School of Nursing's B. S. in Nursing program offering a comprehensive education in a dynamic urban setting, granting access to diverse patient populations.
Address: 801 W 4th Street Odessa, TX 79763
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.
Explore the Midland Campus
Midland is the proud home of the Physician Assistant program, a vital part of the School of Health Professions. This program, initiated in 1999, has a clear and important mission: to educate and prepare physician assistants to deliver essential healthcare services in primary care settings, especially in rural and underserved areas of West Texas.
What's remarkable is that the Physician Assistant program has consistently achieved an impressive five-year, first-time pass rate on licensure exams, consistently at or above the national average of 95 percent. In fact, the most recent class achieved a perfect 100% first-time pass rate. If you aspire to join the ranks of skilled healthcare professionals, apply to the Master of Physician Assistant Studies in Midland.
Your Permian Basin Experience
Midland offers students a welcoming community with a cost of living that remains reasonable compared to many growing cities. Known for its strong local economy and friendly atmosphere, Midland provides a blend of small-city comfort and big-city opportunity. Students can enjoy a variety of local restaurants, parks, museums, and community events, as well as access to outdoor recreation unique to West Texas. With its manageable pace, supportive environment, and steady job market, Midland offers a practical and enjoyable place for students to live, study, and build connections. Explore more about the Midland community below.
Odessa offers students an affordable and down-to-earth place to live, with a cost of living that stays accessible even as the region grows. The community is known for its friendly, hardworking spirit and offers plenty of local restaurants, outdoor spaces, arts venues, and West Texas cultural attractions. Students benefit from short commutes, a relaxed pace of life, and a supportive environment both on and off campus. With its blend of affordability, community pride, and unique regional character, Odessa provides a comfortable and practical home base for students pursuing their studies. Explore more about the Odessa community below.
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Midland Parking Information
- View the Midland campus parking map
- New employees, permit information and more parking information
Odessa Parking Information
- View the Odessa campus parking map
- New employees, permit information and more parking information
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 Midland and Odessa emergency preparedness
pages below.
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
Odessa is a branch campus of TTUHSC and Midland is an off-campus instructional site
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.