J.D. and Doctor of Medicine
The Texas Tech University School of Law and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine administer the Doctor of Jurisprudence / Doctor of Medicine dual degree program. 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 must 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
All applicants must have the following:
- A valid Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score placing the applicant in the top 25th percentile nation-wide (approximately 158), and
- A minimum of 90 semester hours of undergraduate credit earned by the time of application and proof of completion of a bachelor's degree at the time of matriculation
The School of Law does not require a specific major or undergraduate curriculum. Courses that emphasize critical and analytical thinking, as well as writing skills, are recommended as they can help prepare students for the rigors of law school.
School of Medicine
All applicants must have the following:
- A minimum cumulative 3.50 undergraduate grade point average;
- A minimum composite MCAT score of 32;
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency;
- Completion of 90 semester credit hours at an accredited U.S. or Canadian college or University. A bachelor's degree from a U.S. or Canadian college or university is highly recommended as students without a bachelors degree must also exhibit definite evidence of experience and maturity and will only be considered if they possess superior credentials.
A list of required prerequisite courses can be found on the School of Medicine website.
In addition,
- The School of Medicine places strong emphasis on performance in the sciences relevant to medicine.
- Breadth of education and life experience are also deemed important in the selection process.
Admissions Process
- School of Law Admissions
- School of Medicine Admissions
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 School of Law.)
Curriculum
- The dual degree program is a six-year program.
- Students in the JD/MD program complete 78 hours of the law school curriculum during the first two years of the program.
- The remaining four years consist of the medical school curriculum.
- For specific details regarding the schools' respective curricula, please visit their websites: School of Medicine | School of Law.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
- The expenses for tuition and fees will vary between the School of Law and the School of Medicine. 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 each school's financial aid website: School of Law Financial Aid | School of Medicine Financial Aid.
Contact Information
| JD | MD |
|---|---|
|
Stephen M. Perez, JD |
Linda Prado |