Students accepted into the combined program may pursue the dual degrees via either an integrated or a sequential route. D. program and within a period not exceeding six years, complete the requirements of the first two years of the M.D. program and all requirements of the Ph.D. program. During this time, a predetermined program of integration is pursued, which provides time allocation for both medical school and graduate study. On completion of the Ph.D. degree, students return full-time to the medical program. After 18 months of medical school they proceed to full-time graduate work until completion of the Ph.D. degree.
Students then return to complete the medical program.
D. program must be accepted by the Faculty of Medicine, and meet the requirements of the School of Graduate Studies and the Department in which they intend to carry out their graduate studies. D. Program at the Faculty of Medicine. Copies of transcripts, MCAT scores and a curriculum vitae must accompany the application. D. Program under separate cover. The application deadlines may change from one year to the next .