University of North Texas Health Science Center At Fort Worth

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Public Health/Doctor of Philosophy; Master of Physician Assistant Studies/Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine/Doctor of Philsophy; Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine/Master of Science

Format: Campus

Program Description:

UNT Health Science Center offers several dual degree programs. The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences participates in the D.O./Ph.D. and D.O./M.S. programs with the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM). Typically, the D.O./Ph.D. program will be 6 to 7 years in length. The D.O./M.S. program is typically 5 years in length. Students may pursue the D.O./Ph.D. through the Medical Scientist Training Program, which guarantees funding from the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences during Block 2 of the program, as well as payment of graduate tuition and fees. Support may be available during other blocks of the program through TCOM. Students may choose from a wide range of disciplines including cell biology and genetics, biochemistry and molecular biology, microbiology and immunology, physiology, and pharmacology and neuroscience.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Medical Schools/Medical Centers

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999