{"id":37,"date":"2023-07-24T20:57:55","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T03:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/?page_id=37"},"modified":"2025-09-17T21:13:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T04:13:13","slug":"dual-degrees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/dual-degrees\/","title":{"rendered":"Dual Degrees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--hero-primary horizontal-navigation\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--hero-primary\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper has-horizontal-nav\">\n\n          <div class=\"title-wrapper\">\n\n                  <div class=\"eyebrow-container\">\n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--eyebrow\">\n\n    \n  <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/\"  aria-label=\"Read more about MD Program\">MD Program<\/a>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                              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These programs are ideal for students seeking a broader skillset for careers in public health, healthcare management, and research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n   aria-label=\"Content Accordions\"\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description description-large\">\n\n    \n  <p><br data-mce-bogus=\"1\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-ptCTFKoaqS\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-ptCTFKoaqS\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Doctor of Philosophy (MD\/PhD)<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n  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class=\"item-title\">Master of Business Administration (MD\/MBA)<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-ptCTFKoaqS\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-ptCTFKoaqS\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The MD-MBA is a joint degree program between the Keck School of Medicine and the USC Marshall School of Business for students who want an in-depth understanding of the increasing role that business plays in the delivery of health care.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/md-mba-program\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/md-mba-program\/\">Learn More About the MD-MBA Program<\/a><br data-mce-bogus=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/06\/MBA_Dual-Degree-Timelines_1-25-24-1024x934-1.jpg\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/06\/MBA_Dual-Degree-Timelines_1-25-24-1024x934-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-569 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/06\/MBA_Dual-Degree-Timelines_1-25-24-1024x934-1.jpg\" alt=\"MD-MBA Curriculum Chart\" width=\"1024\" height=\"934\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/06\/MBA_Dual-Degree-Timelines_1-25-24-1024x934-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/06\/MBA_Dual-Degree-Timelines_1-25-24-1024x934-1.jpg 1024w, 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Graduates will have the opportunity to transform health care through the innovative and collaborative evidence-based approaches they learn in this dual degree program.<\/p>\n<p>The MD\/MHA program spans five years. After the successful completion of the third year of medical school, students take one year off to complete the MHA program. Upon completion of the MHA program, students will return to medical school. The remainder of the program is devoted to clinical clerkships of the Keck School of Medicine. At the conclusion of the program, students will have completed 36 units in the Price School of Public Policy and four years in the Keck School of Medicine.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/md-mha-program\/\">Learn More About the MD\/MHA Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-814 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Dual-Degree-Timelines_MHA-Feb-21-300x274.jpg\" alt=\"MD\/MHA degree schematice\" width=\"300\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Dual-Degree-Timelines_MHA-Feb-21-300x274.jpg 300w, https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Dual-Degree-Timelines_MHA-Feb-21-1024x934.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Dual-Degree-Timelines_MHA-Feb-21-768x701.jpg 768w, https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Dual-Degree-Timelines_MHA-Feb-21-1536x1402.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/Dual-Degree-Timelines_MHA-Feb-21-2048x1869.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-5-ptCTFKoaqS\" aria-controls=\"section-1-5-ptCTFKoaqS\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Health Systems Management Engineering (MD\/HSME)<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-5-ptCTFKoaqS\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-5-ptCTFKoaqS\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The Master of Science in Health Systems Management Engineering (HSME) program, offered by the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, teaches these skills to Physicians, Nurses, Quality Improvement &amp; Patient Safety Specialists, interested in leading this transformation. The program moves graduates to the forefront of healthcare innovation, re-engineering how health care is more efficiently delivered and better patient outcomes can be achieved.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/viterbigradadmission.usc.edu\/programs\/masters\/msprograms\/industrial-systems-engineering\/ms-in-health-systems-management-engineering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Read more about Learn more about the M.S. in Health Systems Management Engineering\" aria-hidden=\"false\">Learn More About the MS in Health Systems Management Engineering<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/05\/Dual-Degree-Timelines_HSME_May-6-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-553 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/05\/Dual-Degree-Timelines_HSME_May-6-1024x934.jpg\" alt=\"MD HSME curriculum chart\" width=\"1024\" height=\"934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/05\/Dual-Degree-Timelines_HSME_May-6-1024x934.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/05\/Dual-Degree-Timelines_HSME_May-6-300x274.jpg 300w, https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/05\/Dual-Degree-Timelines_HSME_May-6-768x701.jpg 768w, https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/05\/Dual-Degree-Timelines_HSME_May-6-1536x1402.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/05\/Dual-Degree-Timelines_HSME_May-6-2048x1869.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-6-ptCTFKoaqS\" aria-controls=\"section-1-6-ptCTFKoaqS\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (MD\/BME)<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-6-ptCTFKoaqS\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-6-ptCTFKoaqS\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (BME) program, offered by the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, <span class=\"x-text-content-text-subheadline\">prepares students for diverse professional careers at the interface between engineering, biology, and medicine.\u00a0 A minimum of 28 units are required for the degree and students must also meet the prerequisite courses for admission.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bme.usc.edu\/academics\/graduate-programs\/masters-degree-programs\/\">Learn More About the MS in Biomedical Engineering<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e14-e27 me-n me-p me-t me-u\">\n<div class=\"x-text-content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-579 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/Dual-Degree-Timelines_BME_May-6-300x274.jpg\" alt=\"MD\/BME Dual Degree Curriculum\" width=\"300\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/Dual-Degree-Timelines_BME_May-6-300x274.jpg 300w, https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/Dual-Degree-Timelines_BME_May-6-1024x934.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/Dual-Degree-Timelines_BME_May-6-768x701.jpg 768w, https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/Dual-Degree-Timelines_BME_May-6-1536x1402.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/Dual-Degree-Timelines_BME_May-6-2048x1869.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-37","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.5 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - 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