Degrees and Programs

Note the lack of periods in the names of the degrees. This is a departure from AP Style. Capitalize the formal name of a degree (Master of Science), but lowercase the discipline (Master of Science in education) and the informal name (master’s degree in nursing). See academic degrees and credentials.

College of Dentistry

  • Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene (BS)
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
  • Master of Science in oral biology (MS)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in oral biology (PhD)
  • Advanced dental education certificate programs

College of Medicine

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in medical science (PhD)
  • Master of Science in medical science (MS)
  • Master of Science in education
  • for healthcare professionals (MS)
  • Education for Healthcare Professionals certificate

Dual Degree Programs:

  • EnMed (currently part of MD Plus dual degree program)
  • Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MD/PhD)
  • Doctor of Medicine “Plus” (MD Plus)
    • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    • Master of Public Health (MPH)
    • Master of Science in medical science (MS)
    • Master of Science in engineering (MS)
    • Master of Science in education for healthcare professionals (EDHP)

College of Nursing

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), nursing education
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), family nurse practitioner
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), forensic nursing
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Graduate Certificate in Forensic Health Care

Rangel College of Pharmacy

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in pharmaceutical sciences (PhD)

Dual Degree Programs:

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Plus Master of Business Administration (MBA)

School of Public Health

  • Bachelor of Science in allied health (BS)
  • Bachelor of Science in community health (BS)
  • Bachelor of Science in public health (BSPH)
  • Master of Public Health (MPH)
  • Master of Health Administration (MHA)
  • Master of Health Science in health education (MS)
  • Doctor of Public Heath (DrPH)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in health services research (PhD)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in health education (PhD)
  • Minor in health
  • Minor in public health
  • Minor in occupational safety and health
  • Graduate Certificate in Global Health
  • Maternal and Child Health (MCH) certificate
  • Health Systems Management (HSM) certificate

Dual Degree Programs:

  • 3+2 Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Health (BSPH/MPH)
  • 3+2 Bachelor of Science in interdisciplinary engineering and Master of Public Health in occupational safety
  • 3+2 Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering and Master of Public Health in occucupational safety
  • Master of International Affairs/Master of Public Health (MIA/MPH)
  • Doctor of Medicine/Master of Public Health (MD+MPH)
  • Juris Doctor/Master of Public Health in health policy and management (JD/MPH)

Institute Of Biosciences And Technology

  • Doctor of Philosophy in medical science (PhD) through the College of Medicine