Dual Degree Programs

MD/MBA

The MD/MBA program is a four-year dual degree program offered by the School of Medicine and the Rawls School of Business at Texas Tech University. Students complete the MBA component of the degree during Phase 1 of the medical school curriculum and can complete Phases 2 and 3 of the MD curriculum on any TTUHSC SoM campus.

MD/PhD

The School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences offer the MD/PhD dual degree program. The PhD component may be completed after Phase 1 or Phase 2 of the MD curriculum and is completed within three to four years in most cases.

MD/MS

The School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences offer the MD/MS program. It is designed for students who wish to add research experience to their portfolio, and requires the performance of one year of research in collaboration with faculty from the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The research year is usually performed after Phase 2 of the MD curriculum.

MD/JD

The School of Medicine and the School of Law at TTU offers the JD/MD dual degree program. Students complete 78 hours of coursework in the School of Law over the course of two years after Phase 2 of the MD curriculum. An additional 12 hours of coursework from the MD curriculum completes the 90-credit hour requirement for the JD degree.

MD/MPH

The MD/MPH program is a four-year dual degree program offered by the School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Students complete the MPH component of the degree at the same time as they are completing the MD degree, although most MPH courses are scheduled at times that do not conflict with MD courses. Students in this program can complete Phases 2 and 3 of the MD curriculum on any TTUHSC SoM campus.

MD&E

The School of Medicine and the Whitacre College of Engineering at TTU offer the MD/MEng dual degree.  It is designed for students seeking to combine the problem solving and innovative approaches of Engineering to medical practice and invention.  Students in this program will complete Engineering courses between SOM semesters and will complete a research project with mentors from Medicine and Engineering programs primarily in their first two years in the program.  Additional courses may be taken during Phase 3 if needed and thesis and non-thesis options will be available.