Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Ph.D. and Medicine, M.D. Dual Degree
The biochemistry and molecular biology department offers an M.D./Ph.D. program.
Application is competitive, and a limited number of positions are available. The program offers financial support in the form of full tuition remission for both the M.D. and the Ph.D. Trainees typically complete the first two years of medical school before undertaking the Ph.D. portion. After completion of the Ph.D. dissertation, trainees return to complete the final years of medical school.
For additional information, see the catalog entries for the following SLU programs:
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Ph.D.
Accreditation
The Saint Louis University School of Medicine is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the accrediting body for medical education in the United States. You may verify the status by contacting the LCME secretariats at lcme@aamc.org or reviewing the current status at https://lcme.org/directory/accredited-u-s-programs/.
Admission Requirements
Students must meet the admission requirements for and be admitted into both degree programs according to the processes of each of the participating academic units in order to pursue a dual-degree program at Saint Louis University.
Application is competitive, and a limited number of positions are available. Individuals may apply to the Ph.D. program concurrently with application to medical school or following admission to the SLU School of Medicine; however, admission to the dual-degree program is contingent upon admission to both the Ph.D. and the M.D. programs.
Program Requirements
Trainees typically complete the first two years of medical school before undertaking the Ph.D. portion. After completion of the Ph.D. dissertation, trainees return to complete the final years of medical school.
Continuation Standards
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.