Do/phd programs

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those received by December 1. Applications received after December 1 may be considered if slots are available. A short application specific to the dual degree program is required. If invited to interview at the Heritage College, applicants can request to meet with a representative from the D. Please note that GRE scores are required by the D.

The first two years of the curriculum combine the biomedical and anatomical foundation of medicine with real patient clinical experiences. Students spend the next three years pursuing doctoral studies in a biomedical or biobehavioral discipline. Students spend their last two years at hospitals and medical care facilities with the Centers for Osteopathic Research and Education, our statewide osteopathic medical education consortium.

Here students explore the full range of medical specialties, gaining the clinical skills necessary to thrive in today's rapidly changing patient care environment.

Graduate courses are taken as dictated by the requirements of the specific topic of the dissertation research, and in consultation with the research advisors. Financial support will include a research fellowship for years three through seven. Graduate school tuition for doctoral studies in years three through five is waived. In this case, the student will register for such graduate courses through the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

During Block 1, the student will select a graduate advisory committee and file an approved graduate degree plan of at least 90 semester credit hours SCH with the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Block 2. Block 2 consists of two years dedicated to graduate study. During Block 2, the student is expected to complete all course work required for the Ph. It is not uncommon for students to continue research and complete the dissertation during Block 3. Block 3. During this block, the student may also continue work toward the Ph.

At the end of Block 3, the student is expected to have completed the curriculum required for the D. Following completion of the curriculum required for both degrees, the student is awarded the D. During Block 1, the student will select a graduate advisory committee and file an approved graduate degree plan of at least 30 semester credit hours SCH with the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

Block 2 consists of at least one year dedicated to graduate study. During Block 2, the student is expected to complete all course work required for the M.

They also pay the hourly tuition rate and fees for all courses not required for the D. Non-Texas residents pursuing the D. The health science center will provide financial support to those students selected into the M.

This includes a fellowship in an amount sufficient to pay all graduate tuition costs during Block 2 and a graduate assistantship during this time. Support may be available during other blocks, as well. Students who are not selected to participate in the M. Application Procedures An applicant to the M. Format The general format of the dual degree program is explained below. Format Block 1.