Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
318-675-8769
Founded in 1931, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport (LSUHSC-S) is a public health sciences university located in Shreveport, Louisiana. The university comprises five schools: Allied Health Professions, Biomedical Sciences, Dentistry, Graduate Studies, and Medicine. LSUHSC-S offers a wide range of degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels, with a focus on health sciences and related fields.
The university is affiliated with several hospitals and clinics, including University Health Shreveport, which serves as its primary teaching hospital. LSUHSC-S is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. It is also home to the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, the only medical school in the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area.
LSUHSC-S is a research-intensive university, with a strong focus on biomedical research. The university is home to several research centers and institutes, including the Center for Cardiovascular Diseases and Sciences, the Center for Aging and Comprehensive Cancer Center. LSUHSC-S faculty and students are engaged in a wide range of research projects, spanning many different disciplines.
The university is also committed to community outreach and public service. LSUHSC-S offers a variety of programs and services designed to improve the health of the community, including the Community Health Outreach Program and the Community Free Clinic. LSUHSC-S also provides educational opportunities for the community, such as the Community Health Education Series.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 982
Type: Public, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.lsuhs.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.lsuhs.edu/admissions/student-financial-services/student-financial-aid