Doctor of Jurisprudence / Doctor of Medicine Dual Degree Program

The Doctor of Jurisprudence / Doctor of Medicine Dual Degree Program is administered by Texas Tech University School of Law and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine. The JD/MD program is designed specifically for individuals interested in the areas of health law, healthcare policy, bioterrorism, forensics, or biomedical compliance.

Applicants interested in this unique program are required to submit an admission application and supporting documents to both the School of Law and the School of Medicine in the same annual admissions cycle. It is important to note that entrance into both programs of study require significant advanced preparation and adherence to strict deadlines. It is imperative that interested applicants familiarize themselves with the process of both programs of study. The successful applicant must meet the admission requirements for both programs of study.

Eligibility Requirements

School of Law

• The School of Law does not require a specific major or undergraduate curriculum.
• Courses in the liberal arts and in public speaking are recommended as they can help prepare students for the rigors of law school.
• All Applicants must have the following:
  • A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.50 as calculated on the Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS) Report prepared by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC).
  • A Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score placing the applicant in the top quarter nation-wide.
  • A minimum of 90 semester hours of undergraduate credit earned by the time of application and provide proof of completion of a bachelor's degree at the time of matriculation.

School of Medicine

• The faculty at the School of Medicine emphasize competency-based education.
• The faculty place strong emphasis on performance in the sciences relevant to medicine.
• Breadth of education and life experience are also deemed important in the selection process.
• All Applicants must have the following:
  • A minimum cumulative 3.5 gpa and a composite MCAT score of at least 32.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident.
  • Must have completed 90 U.S. Semester credit hours, coursework. A bachelor's degree from a U.S. or Canadian college / university is highly recommended.

Admissions Process

For JD Aspect: Please visit the admissions site for Law School requirements.

For MD Aspect: Please visit the following sites for the Medical School requirements: School of Medicine home page and School of Medicine Admissions home page. Prior to matriculation, a criminal background check (CBC) will be conducted, and acceptance is contingent on the submittal of a satisfactory CBC report. (The applicant must also make arrangements to have the results of his or her criminal background check released to the Law School.)

Curriculum

• The Dual degree program is a 6-year program.
• Students in the JD/MD program will complete 78 hours of the Law school curriculum during the first 2 years of the program.
• The remaining 4 years will consist of the Medical school curriculum.
• For specific details regarding the schools' respective curricula, please visit their sites: School of Medicine | School of Law.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

• The expenses for tuition and fees will vary between the medical school and the law school. Therefore, successful applicants will need to consult a financial aid advisor at each institution prior to matriculation.
• Students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA).
• Successful applicants will be eligible for scholarships at both the School of Law and the School of Medicine.
• Scholarship recipients must remain in Good Academic Standing for continued scholarship eligibility.
• For more information, see School of Law Financial Aid | School of Medicine Financial Aid.

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