MD and PhD in Microbiology and Immunology

4 Years On Campus Phd Program

Loyola University Chicago

Program Overview

Students who have been accepted by the medical school and who want to pursue a combined career in medical science and research may be enrolled in a dual MD/PhD degree program. Dual-degree students spend the first two years in the medical school being trained in basic sciences. Then they move into the graduate research phase of the curriculum, taking up to three years to earn the PhD degree. Their final two years are devoted to clinical training at the medical school.

Program Key Stats

$28470 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Research scientist
  • Lab specialist
  • Professor
  • Research technologist
  • Sr product development scientist

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