University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences

The University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences is a public four-year institution located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, within a large city setting. The campus focuses exclusively on health sciences education and serves an enrollment of 2,070 students (IPEDS 2023). As a specialized health sciences campus within the University of Puerto Rico system, it provides a concentrated academic environment dedicated to training healthcare professionals at the associate, bachelor's, and certificate levels.

The institution offers programs across multiple health disciplines. Specific offerings include Nursing Science and Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator at the bachelor's level, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist at the associate level, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer through a two-to-four-year certificate. The campus also offers a Nurse Anesthetist program at the bachelor's level, addressing advanced practice nursing needs in Puerto Rico.

Situated in San Juan, Puerto Rico's capital and largest city, the University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences campus is well-positioned to serve the island's healthcare workforce needs. Its specialized focus makes it a key institution for students pursuing careers in nursing, radiologic technology, nuclear medicine, and health information management throughout the region.