Applicants must meet both the Graduate School admissions requirements for PhD candidates and the School of Medicine admissions requirements for MD candidates. No GRE test is required.
In addition to the minimum requirements for acceptance into the Graduate School and into the School of Medicine; advanced course work in science and mathematics as well as prior research experience count heavily in the selection of candidates for the MSTP. The quality of prior research experiences, the individual personal statement of purpose and research interests, and evidence of a passion for research are key components in a successful application.
Most candidates apply for admission to the first year of the program, but each year a few students are admitted after completing the second or third year of Duke University School of Medicine.
Duke MSTP does not take applicants who are already in PhD programs. If interested, applicants can apply to DukeMed once the PhD is close to completion. The third medical school year, which is a research year, can possibly be waived.
International Students
Due to the significant portion of the program’s funding provided by a National Institutes of Health training grant, applicants must be United States citizens or official permanent residents of the United States.
Students with Disabilities
The Duke MSTP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals who are disabled In compliance with Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, as well as applicable state regulations and federal and state privacy laws.
If you believe you may need and qualify for reasonable accommodations, please visit access.duke.edu for information and procedures. Duke Access and Accommodation Services provides leadership to the University and University Health System efforts to ensure an accessible, hospitable working and learning environment for people with disabilities while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.