MD/JD Lubbock Dual Degree

Program Overview

Entrance into both programs of study require significant advanced preparation and adherence to strict deadlines. Interested applicants should familiarize themselves with the process of each program of study and meet the admission requirements for both.

Admissions Requirements

Important Factors for Admission

School of Medicine

• Emphasis on competency-based education.
• Emphasis on performance in the sciences relevant to medicine.
• Breadth of education and life experience.
• School of Medicine prerequisite courses.

School of Law

• The School of Law does not require a specific major or undergraduate curriculum.
• Courses in the liberal arts and in public speaking are recommended as they can help prepare students for the rigors of law school.
• All Applicants must have the following:
  • A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.50 as calculated on the Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS) Report prepared by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC).
  • A Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score placing the applicant in the top quarter nation-wide.
  • A minimum of 90 semester hours of undergraduate credit earned by the time of application and provide proof of completion of a bachelor's degree at the time of matriculation.

Admissions Process

School of Medicine

• Visit the MD requirements page.
• Prior to matriculation, a satisfactory criminal background check (CBC) is required.
• The applicant must make arrangements to have the results of his or her criminal background check released to the Law School.

School of Law

Please visit the admissions process for the JD aspect

The expenses for tuition and fees will vary between the schools. Accepted students will need to consult a financial aid advisor at each institution prior to matriculation. Students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA). Accepted students will be eligible for scholarships at both schools. Scholarship recipients must remain in good academic and non-academic standing for continued scholarship eligibility.

Tuition & Fees 

The following information is not intended to be comprehensive and is subject to change. Tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change by administrative, legislative, or regent action, and changes become effective on the date enacted. The following tuition information should be used only as a guideline for estimating charges.

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Scholarships & Financial Aid

Our goal is to make obtaining a college degree within reach by supporting you with financial aid and scholarships programs. TTUHSC relies on a variety of financial aid sources to increase the university's affordability. This may include scholarships, grants, student loans, and waivers. As a student, please know that you and your family have a dedicated financial aid advisor who can assist you with this process.

School of Medicine Financial Aid School of Law Financial Aid