The Graduate School offers a number of dual degree programs that enable eligible students enrolled in one degree program to complete work toward an additional degree program. View our program offerings:
For Questions About The Program
Patricia L. Cameron, PhD
Vice Dean, The Graduate School
(706) 721- 3278
gradstudies@augusta.edu
The MD/PhD program provides training in both medicine and basic sciences. This seven to eight-year program prepares a diverse group of students who have a passion for medical research and a dedication to serving others for rewarding careers in biomedical research or in academic medicine.
Description
The MD-MPH dual-degree program is a 5-year program designed to provide students with
the opportunity to integrate medical school and public health course work, research,
and community work throughout the five years. Students enroll full-time in the Medical
College of Georgia (MCG) for four years and full-time in the Graduate School (TGS)
for one academic year when the student primarily concentrates on public health course
work. Typically the TGS year occurs between years 3 and 4 of medical school after
completion of USMLE Step 2 CK and CS. Both degrees generally are awarded at the end
of 5 years.
Eligibility
For more information visit the website and/or contact co-directors: Richard S. Cameron, PhD and Lawrence C. Layman, MD.
The MD-Biomedical Sciences MS dual-degree program is a five-year program designed to provide Augusta University Medical students with the opportunity to enhance their medical training with biomedical science research training. Eight biomedical science majors with multiple electives are available depending on the research interest of the student. Students are expected to identify a MS research faculty mentor prior to being accepted into the MS program.
For more information on the program and the admission process contact: Renee Page, MD, Associate Dean of Curriculum MCG, Patricia L. Cameron, PhD, Vice Dean of The Graduate School.
The MD-MPH dual-degree program is a five-year program designed to provide students with the opportunity to integrate medical school and public health course work, research, and community work. Students enroll full-time in the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) for four years and full-time in the Graduate School (TGS) for one academic year when the student concentrates on public health course work. Students apply in their third year of Medical School and complete the MPH course requirements between their third and fourth year of medical school.
For information on the program and the admission process students should first contact Renee Page, MD, Associate Dean of Curriculum MCG. For additional information: Monirul Islam, PhD Program Director , Patricia L. Cameron, PhD, Vice Dean of The Graduate School.
Augusta University biomedical Sciences PhD students typically apply during their third year of enrollment in the PhD program with the understanding that acceptance and enrollment in the MBA program is contingent upon entering candidacy.
Description
This is a dual degree program permitting biomedical science PhD students to enroll
in and obtain their PhD and MBA degrees concurrently. Students are expected to begin
the MBA program after entering PhD candidacy. There is no additional tuition or fees
for students with a Graduate Research Assistantship, however students will be required
to pay back the cumulative MBA tuition if they withdraw from or complete the PhD program
prior to completing the MBA program. Students will complete all degree requirements
of both programs. The PhD and MBA degree will be conferred simultaneously upon successful
completion of both programs of study.
Eligibility
Application Deadline
Completed application materials and documents due to TGS 3 months PRIOR to first day of semester students plan to start MBA coursework.
For information on the program and the admission process students should first contact Patricia L. Cameron, PhD, Vice Dean of The Graduate School.
For additional information: Mark Thompson, PhD, Associate Dean, Hull College of Business.
Augusta University dental students can apply for the concurrent DMD-MBA program after they have completed at least two semesters of dental school.
Description
The concurrent DMD-MBA Degree Program entails students being enrolled in both DMD and MBA courses within the same academic term and allows dental students to enroll in and obtain DMD and MBA degrees concurrently. Students are expected to begin the MBA program after completing at least two semesters (first year) of the DMD program. Students will complete all degree requirements of both programs. The DMD and MBA degree can be conferred simultaneously upon successful completion of both programs of student by the end of the spring semester of the fourth year of the DMD Program. If the student does not complete all of the degree requirements of the MBA program by that time, the BMA degree can also be awarded at a later date following completion of degree requirements.
Eligibility
Application Deadlines
For information on the program and the admission process students should first contact Joseph Vitolo, DMD, DCG Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, DCG.
For additional information Hull College of Business, Mark Thompson, PhD, Associate Dean, Hull College of Business, Patricia L. Cameron, PhD, Vice Dean of The Graduate School.
Augusta University medical students apply in their third year of Medical School and complete the MBA course requirements between their third and fourth year of medical school.
For information on the program and the admission process students should first contact Renee Page, MD, Associate Dean of Curriculum MCG.
For additional information: MCG, Mark Thompson, PhD, Associate Dean, Hull College of Business, Patricia L. Cameron, PhD, Vice Dean of The Graduate School.
This accelerated program is designed to allow Augusta University undergraduate students majoring in Political Science or Criminal Justice to complete both the BA and the MPA degrees in five years. Accelerated MPA degrees ensure that the field moves excellent students into public service as soon as possible.
Description
The accelerated MPA option is designed to allow undergraduate students majoring in
Political Science or Criminal Justice to complete both the BA and the MPA degrees
in five (5) years. A student may use up to nine credit hours of graduate-level courses
within a single degree program to satisfy the requirements of both a 124 hour bachelor’s
degree and the MPA degree.
Eligibility
For more information contact Rhucha Samudra, PhD, MPA Program Director.
