Dual Degrees
Dual Degree Programs
During the Growth Year, a nine-month Innovation, Leadership and Discovery block, students have the opportunity to individualize experiences toward long-term goals by choosing to pursue one of several dual degree programs. All dual degree programs should be accomplished within the third year of medical school.
In dual degree programs, the degrees are awarded simultaneously with the Doctor of Medicine degree. To enter a dual degree program, the student must be accepted by both of the individual programs. Dual degree programs are offered in the following fields.
| Major(s) | Degree(s) |
|---|---|
| Biomedical engineering | Master of Science in Engineering |
| Business administration | Master of Business Administration |
| Design | Master of Arts |
| Educational psychology | Master of Education |
| Health care transformation | Master of Science in Health Care Transformation |
| Humanities, health, and medicine | Master of Arts |
| Public affairs | Master of Public Affairs |
Dual Degree Programs with Other Institutions
The dual degree programs listed above lead to two University degrees; in other programs, students pursue degrees from the University and from another school at the same time.
Doctor of Medicine/Master of Public Health
The Dell Medical School offers a dual degree program with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health leading to the Doctor of Medicine from the University and the Master of Public Health from the center. Applicants must apply separately and be admitted to both the Doctor of Medicine program at the University and the Master of Public Health at the center. Students accepted into the dual degree program complete the program of work in both schools. The degrees are conferred separately by each institution. Additional information is available from the director of admissions at the Dell Medical School.