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You may not have known there are dual-degree programs offered by medical schools for students interested in pursuing an additional master’s degree. Learn about the difference between each of these dual-degree programs and why you might consider pursuing one.

While the majority of medical students pursue a traditional MD degree, dual-degree programs are available to students who are interested in pursuing an additional master’s degree in combination with their Doctor of Medicine.

According to the AAMC’s 2018 Graduation Questionnaire (GQ) , approximately 90% of students earn a traditional MD degree, 3% earn an MD-PhD, and the remaining earn a degree from another joint MD degree program with core foundation in medicine and focus in an additional area of interest.

Program description

This combined degree program prepares students to become physician-scientists who conduct research in addition to seeing patients. Most students earn their PhDs in biomedical disciplines such as biochemistry, biomedical engineering, biophysics, cell biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, neuroscience, or pharmacology.

Application process

MD-PhD committee members will look for evidence of an applicant’s passion for research by reviewing the applicant’s personal statement, research experiences, and letters of evaluation from faculty or researchers with whom the applicant has worked. In particular, committee members want to see relevant and substantive research experience, an understanding of the work of physician-scientists, intellectual drive, and perseverance.

Combined length of programs

Seven to eight years

Education process

The typical program includes two years of combined medical and graduate school coursework, three to five years of doctoral research — including the completion of a thesis project — and a return to medical school for core clinical training and electives during the final years of the curriculum

Almost all U.S. and Canadian medical schools have MD-PhD programs in one or more areas of specialization. You can find a listing of MD-PhD programs available at AAMC member medical schools here .

Career options

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An MD-MPH program includes a Master of Public Health degree, which typically focuses on population or community health and equips students with the clinical skills and science background needed to effectively understand health and wellness from the perspectives of patients and different community populations. Topics studied include a patient’s ability to afford their medical prescriptions and how to work with communities to implement preventative care practices.

The process varies depending on the program. You may apply while applying to medical school, after being accepted to medical school, or after completing your second year of medical school.

Students can begin the MPH portion of their coursework after their first or second year of medical school. Possible concentrations include Child and Family Health, Environmental Health, Global Health Leadership, Health Education and Promotion, and Public Health Policy.

The MD-MPH prepares graduates to work as physicians in a public health setting, which may include diagnosing health problems and risk factors of individuals and within communities. Graduates use their perspectives to research and identify public health issues and implement an evidence-based approach to health improvement. In addition to clinical practice, MD-MPH degree holders may pursue careers related to disease prevention, health education, research, implementation science, and policy making. Visit  AAMC's Directory of MD-MPH Educational Opportunities for more information.

Health care and business are interconnected. Physicians often make business decisions related to which diagnostic tests to run and understanding which treatments insurance will cover. An MBA also equips physicians with the ability to make important business decisions related to growing their medical practices and determining if their practice can afford the cost of a new machines.

Students may indicate their interest in the MD-MBA joint degree upon being accepted to medical school, but they typically will not apply to the business program until their second year as a medical student. Applicants pursuing an MD-MBA will need to gain admission to the school of business and, in addition to the MCAT, MD-MBA students may be required to complete the GRE or GMAT depending on the business school requirements.

The MD-MBA curriculum incorporates economics, finance, and marketing strategy. Students may complete the first year of the MBA program prior to beginning medical school, and then complete a traditional medical school program.

Graduates from MD-MBA programs can pursue management roles in hospital administration, health care policy research, pharmaceutical or insurance companies, or medical device entrepreneurship with biotech companies. Being able to understand the financial motivations within the health care industry allows those with an MD-MBA to improve the health care system.

Students seeking a deeper understanding of the laws impacting the practice of medicine may benefit from a MD-JD program. These programs are designed for medical students who wish to integrate their study of medicine with training in the legal field.

Students will need to gain admission into the JD program at the law school through a separate application process. They may apply to law school during the second year of their MD program and will need to complete the LSAT exam. The LSAT is offered multiple time a year.

Combined length of program

Typically, students will be enrolled in a MD program for the first two years of their education before pursuing a JD during the third and fourth years. Students may complete their remaining MD and JD coursework during their fifth and sixth years.

Graduates with JD-MD degree may opt to work in academia, government, or in the private sector pursuing careers in health policy, biotechnology, or bioethics. The law curriculum prepares those who choose to practice medicine for the legal aspects of running a private medical practice.

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Law and Medicine

Three of the world’s most high-impact fields — law, medicine, and biosciences — come together in Stanford Law’s JD/MD program.

Stanford is one of just a handful of universities with top-ranked schools of both law and medicine as well as a robust program in biosciences. A university-wide tradition of encouraging and nurturing innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration — along with a location in Silicon Valley, with its thriving biotech and medtech industries — makes Stanford a particularly welcoming home for work that merges these three dynamic disciplines.

A JD/MD degree is not for everyone. Although overlapping classes can be used to reduce seven years of study (four for an MD, three for a JD) to around six, both programs provide intense challenges. The results, however, are an unparalleled immersion in law, medicine, and biosciences; credibility in all three fields; and the ability to work at their intersection. A JD/MD may be particularly useful for people seeking to work in health law, health policy, biotechnology, or bioethics; in academia, government, or the private sector.

Students must apply to and be admitted by both JD and MD programs separately. After admission, law school and medical school advisors help students plan a schedule that makes the joint program workable.

Course Requirements

There are no specific course requirements for this joint program beyond the completion of the requirements for the degree. Some courses, however, may qualify toward completion of both degrees. Students will also be likely to want to take the law school courses most relevant to medicine and health care.

Note to applicants:  The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program awards full funding to Stanford graduate students from all disciplines, with additional opportunities for leadership training and collaboration across fields. Joint Degree applicants are encouraged to apply to the  Knight – Hennessy Scholars Program.  Please be aware that the Knight-Hennessy Scholars applications are due in early Autumn one year prior to enrollment. View dates and deadlines: knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/dates-and-deadlines .

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The physical proximity of Stanford’s schools and the university’s genuine openness to interdisciplinary work make it easy for a law student to take advantage of the many possibilities Stanford offers. This joint degree program draws on:

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Oh, the places you’ll go with an MD (and more)

Today’s physicians are increasingly bringing their medical expertise to a range of settings that aren’t strictly clinical. here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in an md-phd, md-jd, md-mph, or md-mba..

While serving as chair of the department of microbiology, immunology, and tropical medicine at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hotez became involved in the newly launched United Nations Millennium Development Goals ⁠— specifically the sixth goal to “combat AIDS, malaria, and other diseases.” Hotez’s interest was on the “other diseases” that didn’t necessarily get much attention, and so he and colleagues in the field came together to support increased funding and research around tropical diseases.

“That opened a new chapter in my life, where on the one hand, I was a physician-scientist-laboratory investigator, but then on the other, having this foot firmly planted in public engagement and social activism, and I found both activities very exciting,” he says.

Hotez’s scientific advocacy has led him to unconventional opportunities within and outside the lab. He was appointed as a U.S. Science Envoy for the Middle East under the Obama administration, exploring conflict and the dearth of vaccine development in the region.

Hotez is also a leading voice against misinformation in health and uses his expertise to fight bad science. His book Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel's Autism: My Journey as a Vaccine Scientist, Pediatrician, and Autism Dad , intertwines his personal experience with evidence debunking links between autism and vaccines.

Hotez believes that physician-scientists can have an influential role in promoting the greater good. “There is a unique training given to physician scientists and now I'm trying to look at how we could turn that towards the betterment of humankind,” he says.

What to know about the MD-PhD route: The MD-PhD joint degree is an especially popular pathway, as it offers a straightforward route to becoming a physician-scientist. “Physician-scientists with both MD and PhD degrees are ideally situated to understand both the clinical needs and opportunities, and the laboratory tools that can be brought to bear to understand disease processes and therapeutic strategies,” says Ross McKinney, MD, AAMC Chief Scientific Officer. According to AAMC data, nearly 80% of MD-PhD program graduates have career paths consistent with physician-scientist training , with more than three-quarters of graduates conducting research. Those findings align with the career trajectories for students at the University at Buffalo’s (UB) MD-PhD program, where students come in with a clear passion for research, says program director Suzanne Laychock, PhD. Fewer than 30 students each year are admitted to the rigorous program. Over the course of seven to eight years, students typically spend four years in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and three years in the graduate school at UB. Laychock, who is also senior associate dean for faculty affairs and facilities, notes that about 65% of graduates who complete their residencies hold faculty positions in academic medicine.

Rebecca Brendel, MD, JD

As someone who grew up in a family of physicians and health care professionals, Rebecca Brendel was instilled with the belief that it is a privilege to help others. She still takes that creed to heart, although her work now largely involves guiding medical students and colleagues in navigating complex ethical challenges, from end-of-life issues to caring for patients with impaired decision-making ability.

Brendel is the director of the master’s degree program at the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics and director of law and ethics at the Center for Law, Brain, and Behavior at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Brendel is also an associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and a psychiatrist at MGH.

“Anybody who's engaged in any practice of medicine today really is already engaged in the world of bioethics, whether or not they're acutely aware of it,” says Brendel. “We make ethical decisions or decisions with ethical implications on a daily basis and face really tremendous challenges as well in the course of treating patients.”

Brendel didn’t know from the beginning that she would go into bioethics. Seeking a strong liberal arts education, Brendel studied philosophy as an undergraduate student at Yale University. She then went on to get a law degree from the University of Chicago (UChicago) School of Law and a medical degree from the Pritzker School of Medicine in a joint-degree program.

Brendel took on several professional development opportunities before completing her education in medicine and law. She took part in an ethics fellowship at UChicago’s MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics and chaired a human rights committee at a mental health facility. By the time she got to residency, Brendel had enough experience to sit on the ethics committee of MGH.

Brendel says that while it may look like her career trajectory easily fell into place, there is more than meets the eye.

“Something that I always try to impart to others is this idea that you don’t have to have the path completely set from the beginning,” says Brendel. “Sometimes being too planned out doesn't allow you to explore or recognize things that might be great opportunities.”

What to know about the MD-JD route: With an MD and JD, graduates of dual-degree programs may choose to go into medical ethics, but they may also consider going into health care law or providing legal counsel for a hospital or health care system. At the University of Miami’s MD-JD degree program, led by the Miller School of Medicine and the School of Law, for instance, students apply to the law school during their second year of the MD program, allowing them to focus on legal education for years three and four before completing the MD and JD requirements. Sandra Abraham, executive liaison of interdisciplinary programs and initiatives for the School of Law, notes that students can participate in a range of cross-disciplinary activities. One option is the Health Rights Clinic, a collaboration through the schools of medicine and law with representation focused on social security and public benefits, advanced directives, immigration, and veterans’ benefits.

Dora Hughes, MD, MPH

Medicine was always the career path for Dora Hughes, MD, MPH. But an experience during her second year of residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital shifted her perspective on health care. Hughes went from caregiver to patient when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, spurring her interest in the social determinants of health.

“It really does open your eyes to a lot of other issues that impact care beyond the actual clinical interventions,” says Hughes, now associate research professor of health policy and management at The George Washington University Milken School of Public Health.

Following residency, Hughes delved into research in access and disparities in care among historically marginalized patient populations and then pursued a master’s in public health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

“Much of what happens outside of the walls of hospitals and doctors’ offices has a tremendous impact on patient health and going through the program and attending the school of public health helped me to understand all of that in a very rigorous way,” says Hughes.

After receiving her MPH, Hughes served as a senior program officer at the Commonwealth Fund, which promotes accessible and affordable health care. She then took her health policy expertise to the federal government, where she would have a role in shaping the Affordable Care Act.

Hughes was deputy director for the HELP Committee under Sen. Edward M. Kennedy and then health policy advisor to then-Sen. Barack Obama. She continued to make her mark on federal health policy as counselor for science and public health to former Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

She encourages physicians who are interested in public health and health policy to explore opportunities in state and local health departments, think tanks, and even Capitol Hill.

“As a physician, you're always able to contribute to health policy discussions,” says Hughes. “You understand not just the clinical aspects, but you understand the patient, you understand the barriers to care, you understand the opportunities to intervene, you understand the priorities, if you really want to influence health.”

What to know about the MD-MPH route: For students interested in how social determinants of health affect access to and quality of care, the MD-MPH dual degree is a natural fit, says M. Moe Bell, MD, MPH, director of the MD-MPH Dual-Degree Program through the University of Arizona College of Medicine and the Mel and Enid Zuckerman Arizona College of Public Health. Students take core MPH courses in subjects including epidemiology, biostatistics, and health policy and management during their five-year program. With their education, they may opt to work in public health at the local level at a state health department or address public health on a larger scale, such as at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, responding to national health priorities.

Jennifer Meller, MD, MBA

Even though Jennifer Meller was doing well as a physician with a private practice in New York City, she craved a new challenge. Tapping into her “entrepreneurial spirit,” Meller enrolled in the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania to obtain a master’s in business administration.

“I saw medicine changing around me and a whole landscape changing, and I wasn't sure I'd be able to continue doing what I'm doing in the way I was doing it,” Meller says. “I also saw digital health start to explode.”

While in business school, Meller was inspired to tackle a problem that irks health care providers and patients alike: the uncertainty of wait times to see a clinician. Her idea took shape one day while ordering a ride through a car share service. If she could get a ride through an app, she thought, why couldn’t the same technology be applied to streamlining the waiting room experience? She founded and is the CEO of Navimize, a digital platform that updates patients with real-time communication and helps providers reschedule appointments.

Meller still regularly sees patients and says that she has “the best of both worlds” as a doctor and an entrepreneur working in the booming field of health technology. “It really makes me feel good and keeps me going every day that I'm working on a technology that is beneficial to patients and beneficial to physicians,” she says.

While Meller has been invigorated by the startup space, she encourages aspiring physician-entrepreneurs to focus on clinical skills first.

“Don't rush to be the entrepreneur before you give yourself a chance to learn what it's like to be a doctor,” she says.

What to know about the MD-MBA route: While being an entrepreneur is one exciting pathway, physicians-in-training have plenty of career options with an MD and an MBA. Michael Waldhier, MBA, director of admissions at Pennsylvania State University’s Smeal College of Business, notes that many of the students who go into the school’s MD-MBA program are interested in learning skills that will help them run successful clinical practices or lead hospital administration. Students in the five-year program begin with three years immersed in the College of Medicine, then tackle their MBA coursework the fourth year, and wrap up their training with MD and MBA education and clinical rotations in year five.

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About 20% of Yale School of Medicine (YSM) MD students earn an MD-PhD degree. YSM offers numerous other joint degree programs, many in collaboration with other professional schools at the university, reflecting how health intersects with every aspect of civic life and the study of medicine is not limited to patient care and biomedical science.

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From its inception, the physician-scientist has been a hallmark of Johns Hopkins medicine and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Indeed, the Hopkins tri-emblem represents the three core values of the institution: teaching, patient care, and research.

The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine offers a variety of opportunities for the training of medical scientists, including a combined curriculum leading to both MD and PhD degrees.  This enables students who aspire to careers in academic medicine to obtain intensive training in specialized areas of the biomedical sciences in addition to top-flight medical training. The traditional diversity and flexibility of the educational opportunities at Johns Hopkins permit the design of individualized programs to meet the needs of students with a variety of interests, educational backgrounds, and career goals.

To accomplish our training goals, we expect students to fully commit to medical training while in medical school and research training while in graduate school.  However, we also take important steps to ensure that students are exposed to the intersection of both worlds early in their training, as well as given the professional and career development advice they need to succeed.

In a word, the MD-PhD curriculum at Johns Hopkins is flexible. Most students decide to complete the first two years of medical school before they begin graduate school and finish the last two years of their medical training after completing their thesis work (see the Timeline below). However, students who want more first-hand experience in clinical medicine before beginning graduate work can elect to complete three years of medical school, followed by their graduate training, and then the last year of medical school. This can give them a better appreciation of the potential clinical relevance of their research. In making a choice, trainees consult extensively with the Program Director, the Dean of Students, members of the MD-PhD Committee, prospective research mentors, and their faculty advisors. Students in the MD-PhD Program are accepted to all graduate programs, so decisions regarding graduate training programs can be made with a strong understanding of each program.  The MD-PhD Committee is responsible for program oversight and admissions.  Students complete MD-PhD training on average in eight years.

Johns Hopkins interdisciplinary organizational structure means each faculty member may be affiliated with several clinical departments, research sections, and graduate programs. 

Formal graduate programs in the School of Medicine encompass the following areas: Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology; Biological Chemistry; Biomedical Engineering; Molecular Biophysics; Functional Anatomy and Human Evolutionary Studies; Cell Biology; Cellular and Molecular Medicine; History of Medicine; Human Genetics; Immunology; Neuroscience; Pathobiology; Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences, and Cellular and Molecular Physiology. Students are also eligible to obtain their PhD in one of the 11 graduate programs at the Bloomberg School of Public Health or the School of Arts and Sciences on the Homewood Campus.  

The MD-PhD Program also sponsors special seminars and lectures, and maintains a dedicated library, the Paul Talalay MD-PhD Library, to enrich the educational opportunities of all MD-PhD students. Efforts are made to acquaint MD-PhD candidates with the major advances, concepts, and cutting-edge techniques in contemporary medicine and biomedical sciences.  We also create an environment that promotes  collegiality and a more intimate personal contact with successful medical scientists in this institution.

Admission Procedures.  Individuals who wish to apply for admission to the combined MD-PhD Program of the School of Medicine must submit an application through AMCAS  in which they will indicate the MD-PhD Program.  Once the AMCAS application has been verified and submitted to Hopkins, the applicant will receive an invitation to complete the Hopkins Secondary Application.  Here the applicant will submit the additional materials required for the combined degree.  Johns Hopkins does not allow applicants to apply to both the traditional MD program and the combined program during the same cycle.   

All combined-degree applications are reviewed by a subcommittee of the  MD-PhD Committee , which is comprised of faculty from the basic sciences and clinical arena, as well as faculty from the Bloomberg School of Public Health.  A separate Graduate School application is not necessary. The MD-PhD Committee determines whether or not an interview is indicated.  In general, the committee is looking for students with a passion for research and a commitment to medicine.  This assessment is based on the applicant’s research experience, letters of recommendation, academic performance and extracurricular activities. The Committee considers standardized test scores only in the context of the applicant’s other credentials. If an interview is granted, the applicant is notified by the MD-PhD Office and after the applicant accepts, the process for scheduling an interview begins.  Interview visits generally occur over two days. Applicants are interviewed by members of the MD-PhD Committee and other faculty members who share their research interests. Applicants have many opportunities to meet with current students and tour the campus during their visit. 

Approximately 10-12 MD-PhD students matriculate each year. Students who matriculate to the traditional MD Program but have a clearly demonstrated interest and experience in scientific research, are eligible to apply to the combined MD-PhD Program.  These students may apply for admission during the fall of their first or second year of medical school.  These qualified applicants are evaluated and placed in the pool for the current application cycle and will be considered for MSTP funding.  

All eligible applicants who are admitted to the MD-PhD Program are funded by the NIH Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) Award.  This program, supported by the National Institutes of Health, provides full tuition, stipend, and medical and dental insurance for students. Due to federal restrictions, only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for MSTP funding.  

Graduates of The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine MD-PhD Program have gone on to become leaders in many areas of academic medicine.  Advice on the scope and opportunities offered by the MD-PhD Program may be obtained from the Director or Administrative Director.

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Northwestern’s Graduate School and School of Law offer an integrated JD and PhD program for students interested in pursuing a career in academia or another research setting (e.g., a policy research organization) and whose teaching and research will be enriched by both the JD and PhD degrees. The JD/PhD Combined Degree Program prepares students to conduct innovative research on law at the cross section of disciplines. Recognizing that a growing trend among top law schools is to hire faculty who have PhDs as well as law degrees, Northwestern offers the most efficient, cohesive, and affordable option for future academics wishing to pursue their doctoral and law degrees simultaneously.

The program’s curriculum allows students to complete both degrees more efficiently than they would through consecutive degree programs. Students can complete the entire program (including dissertation) in as few as six years, depending on the requirements of the particular PhD program.

Students can select a doctoral program in any discipline, provided they can incorporate their interest in law with their graduate research and they can complete a dissertation that draws on both disciplines.

Application to the JD/PhD program requires acceptance into both The Graduate School and the Law School.

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Northwestern's JD-PhD program is open to students who intend to pursue an academic or research career and whose teaching and research will be enriched by both degrees. The program is designed to allow students to complete both degrees more effectively than they would through consecutive degree programs.

Graduation Requirements

The JD and PhD degrees are awarded concurrently after all degree requirements are satisfied for both programs, including completion of:

• Two years of Law School credit (at least 59 credit hours) in addition to the 14 credit hours awarded for law-related interdisciplinary graduate course work, 
• All Law School JD requirements (apart from course hours), and
• 12 credit hours will be awarded toward the JD upon completion of the dissertation
• JD-PhD students are required to have a member of the Northwestern Law faculty on their dissertation committee.

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The Bloomberg School offers additional degree programs for students interested in combining various fields and disciplines. Students working toward degrees in medicine, social work, international relations or law may also integrate their degree programs with a public health degree. Even undergraduate students at Johns Hopkins University can earn a combined degree with the Bloomberg School.

Combined Bachelor's and Master's Programs

Undergraduate students at Johns Hopkins University that are already interested in pursuing advanced degrees can get a head start through these combined degree programs at the Bloomberg School.

We offer the Bachelor's degree and the Master of Health Science (MHS), the Bachelor's and the Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH), and the Bachelor's degree and the Master of Health Administration (MHA).

In partnership with the  Johns Hopkins School of Medicine , the Bloomberg School offers students the opportunity to earn a Doctor of Medicine (MD) alongside a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – a rigorous combination that prepares graduates for prestigious careers in academic medicine.

Students complete two years of medical school before devoting themselves full-time to their PhD studies. After completion of the PhD degree requirements, students then complete their MD degree.

The Bloomberg School’s combination of the Master of Arts (MA) and the Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) prepares students for careers that require health expertise plus an understanding of international and political issues.

Many graduates of the MA/MSPH combined degree program go on to manage health services and health systems in a variety of settings around the world.

Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health (MD/MPH)

The MD/MPH dual degree program provides medical students with a population-based perspective on health and tools to address public health challenges. Two years of training from  Johns Hopkins School of Medicine  or any accredited  U.S. medical school fulfills the two years of health-related work experience required for admission to the Bloomberg School MPH program.

Graduates earn an MD degree from their medical school and an MPH degree from the Bloomberg School. Alumni hold domestic and international leadership positions in top hospitals and medical schools.

Juris Doctor and Master of Public Health (JD/MPH)

The Juris Doctor and Master of Public Health (JD/MPH) dual degree program prepares students in the overlapping fields of law, public health, policy and ethics.

Graduates earn a JD degree from their accredited U.S. law school and an MPH degree from the Bloomberg School. Both degrees are awarded upon completion of the program.

Alumni have pursued careers in public policy, government, advocacy and academia.

Master of Public Health and Master of Business Administration (MPH/MBA)

The Bloomberg School and the Carey Business School of Johns Hopkins University offer the Master of Public Health and Master of Business Administration (MPH/MBA) dual degree program. Graduates receive two degrees on two separate diplomas.

The MPH/MBA provides experienced professionals with the knowledge and skills to be successful leaders in health-related organizations.

Master of Public Health and Master of Social Work (MPH/MSW)

The Bloomberg School and the University of Maryland School of Social Work offer the Master of Public Health and Master of Social Work (MPH/MSW) dual degree program.

Students gain a population-based perspective and expertise in the quantitative sciences that, when combined with training in social work, prepare them to be effective members of the social work community with the ability to plan, implement and evaluate service programs.

The MPH degree is awarded upon completion of the MSW degree.

Master of Laws and the Master of Public Health (LLM/MPH)

The Bloomberg School and the  Georgetown University Law Center’s O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law  offer the Master of Laws and the Master of Public Health (LLM/MPH) dual degree program.

Students are trained in public health practice and the role of law in solving critical global health challenges. Graduates earn the LLM degree in Global Health Law from Georgetown University and the MPH degree from the Bloomberg School. Both degrees are awarded upon completion of the program.

Concurrent Master’s Programs for Doctoral Students

The Bloomberg School offers several combined degree programs for doctoral degree candidates who are interested in simultaneously pursuing master’s degrees in either biostatistics or international health. We offer an MHS/Doctoral or a MSPH/Doctoral. 

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine and Master of Public Health (DMV/MPH)

Veterinary students desiring a Master of Public Health (MPH) may enroll in the MPH program after graduation or after at least two years of veterinary school.  Students in the DVM/MPH program will earn a DVM from their veterinary school and an MPH from Johns Hopkins. 

In particular, JHSPH has partnered with the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) to offer combined degrees where JHSPH MPH graduates enter RUSVM to study veterinary medicine and that RUSVM DVM graduates enter the JHPSH MPH program.  

Doctor of Nursing- Executive Track and Master of Public Health (DNP/MPH)

The Bloomberg School and the School of Nursing of Johns Hopkins University offer the Doctor of Nursing- Executive Track and Master of Public Health ( DNP/MPH ) dual degree program.

This program prepares nurse leaders to take on executive level roles in healthcare and tackle critical public health challenges locally and globally. 

Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Health (MBA/MPH)

The Bloomberg School and the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) offer the Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Health (MBA/MPH) dual degree program.

Students pursue complementary studies in public health and international business. They observe first-hand the opportunities and challenges in China’s giant health care market, which is vital for future leaders in global health.

Graduates earn the MBA degree from CEIBS and the MPH degree from the Bloomberg School.

Dual-Degree Programs

Stanford supports a wide range of opportunities to pursue more than one advanced degree, both within the School of Medicine and throughout other schools across the university.

The  Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)  enables a select group of incoming medical students to concurrently pursue a PhD in a scientific field of interest. Students are accepted to the program through the MD admissions process and arrive at Stanford already on track to obtain both degrees.

Non-MSTP students who wish to add a doctoral program after starting the MD program are encouraged to work directly with their department of interest to discuss joining its program.  

The  master's of science in medicine  program gives PhD candidates in-depth exposure to clinical medicine that will help them develop the expertise to pursue translational research. Students selected to interview with any of the PhD programs offered at Stanford University can apply for admission to this program on a competitive basis.  

The Master of Public Health (MPH) is a professional degree that prepares students to be leaders in the area of public health. The area of study emphasizes population-based approaches to solving complex health issues. Students from all Stanford scholarly concentrations may pursue a degree in public health   in partnership with an external institution.

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Bioengineering :   The master's degree program applies engineering principles to medical problems and biological systems that encourage the development of new technologies and therapies.

Biomedical informatics :   The master’s degree program enables trainees to solve challenging problems in biology and medicine through the application of computer science, statistics and other quantitative disciplines to today's growing volume of biomedical data.

Community Health and Prevention Research : The master’s degree program prepares precision health-focused professionals to responsibly and effectively address preventable health challenges faced by diverse communities across the life course. Epidemiology:    The master’s degree program offers instruction and research opportunities that address the distribution and determinants of diseases across different populations .

Health services research :   The master’s degree program focuses on investigations in statistics, outcomes research, cost-effectiveness and technology assessment. The program prepares students for research careers in health services or health policy analysis. 

Stanford's dual-degree  MD/MBA program  combines medical training and a business degree in a five-year curriculum, creating opportunities in health-care management and business administration.

A  joint degree in law  and medicine opens many career opportunities with law firms, medical-device makers, biotech companies, venture capital firms, government regulators and other institutions.

Stanford University offers a joint degree in public policy and medicine.

Departmental Dual Degrees

The individually designed MA in education   is designed solely for Stanford doctoral students enrolled outside the School of Education. Individuals who are not enrolled in a doctoral program are not eligible.  

Stanford's  Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment and Resources  allows students to integrate science with law and business to address critical environmental and sustainability issues. 

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Stanford University offers  two master's degree programs in public policy .  The master’s in public policy is a two-year professional degree, and is offered as a joint degree with medicine. The master’s of arts in public policy is a one-year non-professional degree. 

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The University of Pennsylvania is one of a select few universities with top-ranked schools in both law and medicine, enabling students to have an unprecedented academic experience at the intersection of law and medicine.

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The suggested course of study for JD/MD students is as follows:

• Years One and Two: in residence at the Perelman School of Medicine
• Years Three and Four: in residence at University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
• Year Five: in residence at the Law School in the Fall; in residence at the Perelman School of Medicine in the Spring (Student would graduate the Law School)
• Year Six: in residence at the Perelman School of Medicine (Student would graduate Perelman School of Medicine)

Other sequencing options may be available on an ad hoc basis.

In order for a student to receive both degrees, he or she must complete the independent degree requirements of each program. For JD requirements, please see the Law School’s Degree Requirements . For MD requirements, please see the Perelman School’s admissions website .

Each school will make its own determinations as to which courses/credits from the sister school will count towards their degree with the goal of maximizing the interdisciplinary nature of the joint degree. The Law School will count up to four courses/credit hours (evaluated on a case-by-case basis) taken at the Perelman School of Medicine towards the JD. The Perelman School of Medicine will accept the JD degree as fulfillment of the Scholarly Pursuit requirement towards the MD.

Joint degree students must also satisfy the requirements of the Law School’s Public Interest Center’s Pro Bono Program and fulfill their law senior writing and professional responsibility requirements.

The student will be awarded each degree as it is completed.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Students are billed law tuition in semesters where they are in residence at the Law School and School of Medicine tuition is billed when the student is in residence at the School of Medicine.

Financial aid decisions are made independently by each school.

Because students who pursue this joint degree may be in residence at the Law School for fewer than the six semesters of a typical JD student, any Penn Carey Law scholarship or loan will be determined proportionately (and if the student applies to the joint degree after matriculation at the Law School, their Law School grants or loans will have to be reassessed).

How to Apply

Candidates for the JD/MD apply separately to the Law School and the Perelman School of Medicine. Because most students will spend their first two years at the Perelman School of Medicine, you may submit their JD application concurrently with your MD application or you may apply for the JD during the Fall of your first or second year in the School of Medicine.

The MCAT will be required for the Perelman School of Medicine application. Applicants for the Law School may take the GRE, GMAT, or LSAT.

For more information, admitted or current JD students should contact Amanda S. Aronoff . Applicants or prospective applicants to the Law School should contact [email protected] .

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Considering a Combined Degree: MD-PhD, MD-MBA, MD-MPH

Last Updated on June 24, 2022 by Laura Turner

While the majority of medical students pursue a traditional MD degree, dual-degree programs are available to students who are interested in pursuing an additional master’s degree in combination with their Doctor of Medicine.

According to the AAMC’s 2018 Graduation Questionnaire (GQ) , approximately 90% of students earn a traditional MD degree, 3% earn an MD-PhD, and the remaining earn a degree from another joint MD degree program with core foundation in medicine and focus in an additional area of interest. 

Program description This combined degree program prepares students to become physician-scientists who conduct research in addition to seeing patients. Most students earn their PhDs in biomedical disciplines such as biochemistry, biomedical engineering, biophysics, cell biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, neuroscience, or pharmacology.

Application process MD-PhD committee members will look for evidence of an applicant’s passion for research by reviewing the applicant’s personal statement, research experiences, and letters of evaluation from faculty or researchers with whom the applicant has worked. In particular, committee members want to see relevant and substantive research experience, an understanding of the work of physician-scientists, intellectual drive, and perseverance.  

Combined length of programs Seven to eight years

Education process The typical program includes two years of combined medical and graduate school coursework, three to five years of doctoral research — including the completion of a thesis project — and a return to medical school for core clinical training and electives during the final years of the curriculum.

Almost all US and Canadian medical schools have MD-PhD programs in one or more areas of specialization. You can find a listing of MD-PhD programs available at AAMC member medical schools here .

Career options Learn more at MD-PhD in the Social Sciences or Humanities: Is It Right For Me?  

MD-MPH 

Program description An MD-MPH program includes a Master of Public Health degree, which typically focuses on population or community health and equips students with the clinical skills and science background needed to effectively understand health and wellness from the perspectives of patients and different community populations. Topics studied include a patient’s ability to afford their medical prescriptions and how to work with communities to implement preventative care practices. 

Application process The process varies depending on the program. You may apply while applying to medical school, after being accepted to medical school, or after completing your second year of medical school.

Combined length of programs Five years

Education process Students can begin the MPH portion of their coursework after their first or second year of medical school. Possible concentrations include Child and Family Health, Environmental Health, Global Health Leadership, Health Education and Promotion, and Public Health Policy.

Career options The MD-MPH prepares graduates to work as physicians in a public health setting, which may include diagnosing health problems and risk factors of individuals and within communities. Graduates use their perspectives to research and identify public health issues and implement an evidence-based approach to health improvement. In addition to clinical practice, MD-MPH degree holders may pursue careers related to disease prevention, health education, research, implementation science, and policy making. 

Program description Healthcare and business are interconnected. Physicians often make business decisions related to which diagnostic tests to run and understanding which treatments insurance will cover. An MBA also equips physicians with the ability to make important business decisions related to growing their medical practices and determining if their practice can afford the cost of a new machines.

Application process Students may indicate their interest in the MD-MBA joint degree upon being accepted to medical school, but they typically will not apply to the business program until their second year as a medical student. Applicants pursing an MD-MBA will need to gain admission to the school of business and, in addition to the MCAT, MD-MBA students may be required to complete the GRE or GMAT depending on the business school requirements.

Combined length of programs Five years 

Education process The MD-MBA curriculum incorporates economics, finance, and marketing strategy. Students may complete the first year of the MBA program prior to beginning medical school, and then complete a traditional medical school program.

Career options Graduates from MD-MBA programs can pursue management roles in hospital administration, healthcare policy research, pharmaceutical or insurance companies, or medical device entrepreneurship with biotech companies. Being able to understand the financial motivations within the healthcare industry allows those with an MD-MBA to improve the healthcare system.

Program description: Students seeking a deeper understanding of the laws impacting the practice of medicine may benefit from a MD-JD program. These programs are designed for medical students who wish to integrate their study of medicine with training in the legal field.

Application process: Students will need to gain admission into the JD program at the law school through a separate application process. They may apply to law school during the second year of their MD program and will need to complete the LSAT exam. Currently, the LSAT is offered four times annually: February, June, October, and December.

Combined length of program: Six years

Education process: Typically, students will be enrolled in a MD program for the first two years of their education before pursuing a JD during the third and fourth years. Students may complete their remaining MD and JD coursework during their fifth and sixth years.

Career options: Graduates with an MD-JD degree may opt to work in academia, government, or in the private sector pursuing careers in health policy, biotechnology, or bioethics. The law curriculum prepares those who choose to practice medicine for the legal aspects of running a private medical practice.

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MD/Ph.D (MSTP)

MD-PhD programs provide training in both medicine and research. They are specifically designed for those who want to become research physicians.

• The AAMC has some information for students to learn if MD-PhD programs are for them.
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• There are three essays in total, instead of 1.  The extra essays focus on your current research. 
• Letters of Recommendation from Principal Investigators or Post Docs are required
• The timeline is the same as the general MD application.
• Medical schools encourage transfer students apply to MSTP programs

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MD/PhD Program

The Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences offers a joint degree program with Harvard Medical School, which leads to an MD and PhD. Those interested in earning an  MD/PhD in Health Policy  will apply only to HMS/MD-PhD via AMCAS, with all tailored Harvard Griffin GSAS application components included in the MD-PhD secondary application. Note that funding is available to support part or all of medical school tuition for qualified students, but is very competitive. Additional questions MD/PhD Program may be addressed to  Elizabeth Barks , Director of Administration and Operations.

JD/PhD Program

The Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences offers a coordinated degree program with Harvard Law School, which leads to a JD and PhD. To be admitted to the program, students must apply to and be separately admitted to both the Law School and the PhD Program in Health Policy. For more information about the coordinated program, see the  JD/PhD Program Description . Note that the Law School has financial assistance programfor some eligible JD/PhD students. Current and admitted students interested in the coordinated program are encouraged to contact  April Pettit , in the Office of Academic Affairs at HLS for questions about the JD program, or  Dan Volchok , Assistant Dean of Student Success at Harvard Griffin GSAS for questions about the PhD programs. Prospective students interested in the coordinated program may reach out to  HLS J.D. Admissions  and the  GSAS Office of Admissions  to learn more.

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• Years 1 and 2 are spent completing the preclinical studies in the medical curriculum and passing Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). The MD/JD candidate should apply to the JD program during fall quarter of his or her second year in medical school. This includes taking the LSAT exam and submitting a law school application. (The latter fee is waived).
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A MD is a Doctor of Medicine, whilst a PhD is a Doctor of Philosophy. A MD program focuses on the application of medicine to diagnose and treat patients. A PhD program research focuses on research (in any field) to expand knowledge.

Introduction

This article will outline the key differences between a MD and a PhD. If you are unsure of which degree is suitable for you, then read on to find out the focuses and typical career paths of both. Please note this article has been written for the perspective of a US audience.

What is a MD?

MD (also seen stylized as M.D and M.D.) comes from the Latin term Medicīnae Doctor and denotes a Doctor of Medicine.

MDs practice allopathic medicine (they use modern medicine to treat symptoms and diseases). A common example would be your physician, though there are numerous types of medical doctors, with different areas of speciality and as such may be referred to differently.

What is a PhD?

A PhD (sometimes seen stylized as Ph.D.) comes from the Latin term Philosophiae Doctor and denotes a Doctor of Philosophy.

A PhD can be awarded for carrying out original research in any field, not just medicine. In comparison to an MD, a PhD in a Medicinal field is focused on finding out new knowledge, as opposed to applying current knowledge.

A PhD in Medicine therefore does not require you to attend medical school or complete a residency program. Instead, you are required to produce a thesis (which summarizes your research findings) and defend your work in an oral examination.

What is the difference between a MD and a PhD?

Both are Doctoral Degrees, and someone with either degree can be referred to as a doctor. But for clarity, MDs are awarded to those with expertise in practicing medicine and are therefore more likely to be found in clinical environments. PhDs are awarded to researchers, and are therefore more likely to be found in academic environments.

This does not mean that MDs cannot pursue a research career, nor does it mean that a PhD cannot pursue clinical practice. It does mean, however, that PhDs are more suited to those who would wish to pursue a career in research, and that MDs are more suited to those who prefer the clinical aspects of medicine or aspire to become a practicing physician.

It should also be noted that a medical PhD doctorates possess transferable skills which make them desirable to various employers. Their familiarity with the scientific method and research experience makes them well suited to industry work beyond medical research.

Program structure and time

The standard MD program structure sees students undertake 2 years of coursework and classroom-based learning, before undertaking 2 years of rotational work in a clinical environment (such as a hospital). Getting an MD requires attending a medical school (accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education) and completing a residency program. Both of which prepare students to diagnose patients and practice clinical medicine.

The standard PhD program lasts 5 to 7 years and sees students undertake original research (monitored by a supervisor). Getting a PhD requires the contribution of novel findings, which leads to the advancement of knowledge within your field of research. With the exception of some clinical PhDs, a PhD alone is not enough to be able to prescribe medicine.

PhD doctorates are required to summarize the purpose, methodology, findings and significance of their research in a thesis. The final step is the ‘ Viva Voce ’ where the student must defend their thesis to a panel of examiners.

To summarize, a MD program usually lasts 4 years, whilst a PhD program lasts 5 to 7 years. Before being licensed to practice medicine, however, you must first complete a residency program which can last between 3 to 7 years.

What is a MD/PhD?

A MD/PhD is a dual doctoral degree. The program alternates between clinical focused learning and research focused work. This is ideal for those who are interested in both aspects of medicine. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, an estimated 600 students matriculate into MD-PhD programs each year .

The typical length of a MD/PhD program is 7 to 8 years, almost twice the length of a MD alone. As with a MD, MD/PhDs are still required to attend medical school and must complete a residency program before being able to practice medicine.

In comparison to PhD and MD programs, MD/PhD positions in the United States are scarce and consequently more competitive. The tuition fees for MD/PhD positions are typically much lower than MD and PhD positions are sometimes waived completely.

Those who possess a MD/PhD are commonly referred to as medical scientists. The ability to combine their medical knowledge with research skills enables MD/PhDs to work in a wide range of positions from academia to industrial research.

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Joint J.D. /M.D. & Ph.D. Program

The J.D.-Ph.D. Program The Graduate Council of the Faculties at the University of Pennsylvania has approved a J.D./Ph.D. Program in Law and Philosophy. The program allows students to earn two degrees: the J.D. and the Ph.D. in philosophy. Students must meet all the requirements for these respective degrees as set out by the Law School, the Philosophy Department, and the Graduate Division of Arts and Sciences (as approved by the Graduate Council of the Faculties). In practice, this means fulfilling the normal requirements for each degree, with certain cases of double-counting of courses. The program of study, taking into account the merging of the requirements for the two degrees, is summarized in this table. A financial aid package is available, which provides the normal graduate stipend (including health insurance, if not otherwise covered) for five years, and tuition support for six years (including a forgivable loan for law tuition). Students admitted to the program receive a letter setting out the aid package in some detail.   The M.D.-Ph.D. Program The Medical School, in cooperation with the various Ph.D. programs of the University, operates an M.D.-Ph.D. known as the Medical Scientist Training Program. Students admitted to this program work out an approved course of study allowing them to fulfill the requirements for both the M.D. and Ph.D. degrees. M.D.-Ph.D. students seeking the Ph.D. in philosophy have typically begun their studies with two years of course work in philosophy.  

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Students interested in a career-oriented toward bioengineering and medicine can pursue the combined MD/PhD program. Stanford provides two ways to earn an MD/PhD: 

• US citizens and permanent residents can apply to the  Medical Scientist Training Program  and can be accepted with funding from both the MD and PhD programs with stipend/tuition. They can then select a bioengineering laboratory for their PhD.
• Students not admitted to the Medical Scientist Training Program must apply and be admitted separately to the MD program and the PhD program of their choice.

The PhD degree is administered by the Department of Bioengineering. To be formally admitted as a PhD degree candidate in this combined degree program, the student must apply through normal departmental channels and must have earned or have plans to earn an MS in bioengineering or another engineering discipline at Stanford or another university. The MS requires 45 units of coursework, which consists of core bioengineering courses, technical electives, seminars and 6 unrestricted units. In addition, students will be expected to pass the Department of Bioengineering PhD qualifying examination. For students fulfilling the full MD requirements who earned their master’s-level engineering degree at Stanford, the Department of Bioengineering will waive its normal departmental requirement that the 15 units applied toward the PhD degree (beyond the master’s degree level) be formal course work. Consistent with the university’s PhD requirements, the department will instead accept 15 units comprised of courses, research or seminars that are approved by the student’s academic advisor and the department chair. Students not completing their MS engineering degree at Stanford will be required to take 15 units of formal course work in engineering-related areas, as determined by their academic advisor.

Dual MBA/MS

Stanford offers the opportunity to pursue a dual MS/MBA, which combines its world-leading programs in engineering and business. Admitted students fulfill the degree requirements for each degree with advising from BioE and GSB. Students may choose to pursue the dual MS/MBA concurrently or consecutively.

Candidates interested in pursuing the dual MS/MBA must apply to and be accepted by the other program separately, then notify the BioE program or GSB. Candidates may apply concurrently to both programs or apply to the dual degree program during the first year as an MBA or MS student.

For more information about applying to the MBA and BioE MS program, please consult the  MBA admissions website  and  BioE graduate admissions website.

Joint JD/MS/PhD

The School of Law and the Department of Bioengineering offer joint programs leading to either a JD degree combined with an MS degree in Bioengineering or to a JD combined with a PhD in Bioengineering.

The JD/MS and JD/PhD degree programs are designed for students who wish to prepare themselves intensively for careers in areas relating to both law and bioengineering. Students interested in either joint degree program must apply and gain entrance separately to the School of Law and the Department of Bioengineering and, as an additional step, must secure permission from both academic units to pursue degrees in those units as part of a joint degree program. Interest in either joint degree program should be noted on the student’s admission applications and may be considered by the admission committee of each program. Alternatively, an enrolled student in either the Law School or the Bioengineering Department may apply for admission to the other program and for joint degree status in both academic units after commencing study in either program.

Joint degree students may elect to begin their course of study in either the School of Law or the Department of Bioengineering. Faculty advisers from each academic unit will participate in the planning and supervising of the student’s joint program. Students must be enrolled full time in the Law School for the first year of law school, and, at some point during the joint program, may be required to devote one or more quarters largely or exclusively to studies in the Bioengineering program regardless of whether enrollment at that time is in the Law School or the Department of Bioengineering. At all other times, enrollment may be in the graduate school or the Law School, and students may choose courses from either program regardless of where enrolled. Students must satisfy the requirements for both the JD and the MS or PhD degrees as specified in the Stanford Bulletin or elsewhere.

The Law School shall approve courses from the Bioengineering Department that may count toward the JD degree, and the Bioengineering Department shall approve courses from the Law School that may count toward the MS or PhD degree in Bioengineering. In either case, approval may consist of a list applicable to all joint degree students or may be tailored to each student’s program. The lists may differ depending on whether the student is pursuing an MS or a PhD in Bioengineering.

In the case of a JD/MS program, no more than 45 units of approved courses may be counted toward both degrees. In the case of a JD/PhD program, no more than 54 units of approved courses may be counted toward both degrees. In either case, no more than 36 units of courses that originate outside the Law School may count toward the law degree. To the extent that courses under this joint degree program originate outside of the Law School but count toward the law degree, the Law School credits permitted under Section 17(1) of the Law School Regulations shall be reduced on a unit-per-unit basis, but not below zero.

The maximum number of Law School credits that may be counted toward the MS or PhD in Bioengineering is the greater of: (i) 15 units; or (ii) the maximum number of units from courses outside of the department that MS or PhD candidates in Bioengineering are permitted to count toward the applicable degree under general departmental guidelines or in the case of a particular student’s individual program. Tuition and financial aid arrangements will normally be through the school in which the student is then enrolled.

Joint Degrees

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Jd-phd course of study.

Students can select a doctoral program in any discipline, provided they can incorporate their interest in law with their graduate research, and they can complete a dissertation that draws on both disciplines.

Northwestern JD-PhD students have come from a range of PhD programs, including: African-American Studies; Anthropology; Biomedical Engineering; Chemistry; Civil Engineering; Communication; Computer Science; Economics; Engineering Sciences & Applied Math; Finance; History; Media, Technology & Society; Neuroscience; Political Science; Philosophy; Psychology; Religion; and Sociology. 

The JD-PhD Program has a strong relationship with the American Bar Foundation (ABF), a research institution dedicated to the study of law and legal institutions through the lens of social science. Several ABF researchers teach at Northwestern University and are eager to work with JD-PhD students.

Typical Program Structure*

• Graduate School course work
• Summer - Graduate School research
• Law School course work
• Summer - Graduate School and/or Law School research
• Advancement to PhD candidacy before start of year four
• Law School course work and Graduate Assistantship
• Summer - Submission of prospectus before start of year five
• Research at the Law School or Graduate School
• Summer - Submission of prospectus before start of year six
• Writing and completion of dissertation

* Subject to PhD departmental requirements

Graduation Requirements

Both the JD and PhD are awarded concurrently after all degree requirements are satisfied for both programs, including completion of:

Two years of Law School credit hours in addition to the 14 credit hours awarded for law-related interdisciplinary graduate course work, 

All Law School requirements apart from course hours, and

All course work and other requirements, including the dissertation, that are necessary for the PhD. 

• 12 credit hours will be awarded toward the JD upon completion of the dissertation

JD-PhD students are required to have a member of the Northwestern Pritzker Law faculty on their dissertation committee. Doing so satisfies the Law School writing requirement.

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