Dual-Degree Programs MD/MBA MD/MPH MD/PhD UCI School of Medicine and Doctorate Degree (MD/PhD) The UCI School of Medicine offers five programs that allow our medical students to earn concurrent degrees and tailor their studies to particular career interests and goals. Home Education Medical Education Dual-Degree Programs Dual Degree: MD/PhD Overview Exceptionally well-qualified students interested in careers in academic medicine, and with demonstrated research accomplishments, may be considered for admission to the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP). Students in this program pursue a combined curriculum for an MD from the School of Medicine and a PhD from any of the graduate programs at UCI for which they qualify. The normative time for completion of the program is eight years, and students holding either degree prior to admission are not eligible for MSTP. The maximum time for completion of the program is 10 years. Application Process Applicants for the Medical Scientist Training Program are required to answer supplementary program-specific questions on the secondary application (through the School of Medicine Office of Admissions). Students accepted into the program have the option of pursuing graduate study in any of the graduate programs at UCI for which they qualify. Although a specific graduate department need not be chosen at the time of admission, students are expected to have selected a field for their graduate studies. Financial support in the form of a fellowship, which includes a stipend as well as tuition and fees, is provided. Applicants not accepted into MSTP may be considered separately for admission to the School of Medicine. Get started today by visiting the Medical Scientist Training Program website. Visit MSTP Website