Doctor of Medicine (MD) at Duke University

Programme overview

The curriculum condenses traditional training into three years: core basic sciences in year one, core clinical clerkships in year two, scholarly investigation in year three and electives in year four.

Faculty: Duke University School of Medicine | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durham, NC, United States

What you will study

Year one core basic sciences, year two core clinical clerkships, a dedicated year of scholarly investigation, then elective rotations.

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Application information

USD 72,297 a year (2026-27). Estimated MD tuition for Year 1 (fall 36,149 plus spring 36,148); Year 2 tuition is also listed at 72,297. Excludes health fee, insurance and government dues. Source

Graduate School Ph.D. programmes list application deadlines for students beginning graduate study in fall 2027.

The Occupational Therapy Doctorate starts in August for applicants admitted in both the fall and spring rounds.

Fall 2027 Ph.D. deadlines (11:59 p.m. Eastern): most programmes 12/01/2026 including Biochemistry, Biology, Biostatistics, Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Immunology and Physics; Computer Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Environmental Policy, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Religion and Statistical Science 12/15/2026; English 12/08/2026; Economics 01/06/2027; Earth and Climate Sciences and Music 01/07/2027; Nursing 11/19/2026; Business Administration 12/14/2026; Political Science and Sociology 12/17/2026; Romance Studies 12/30/2026. Computational Media, Arts and Cultures and Public Policy Studies are not accepting applications for 2027 enrollment.

Occupational Therapy Doctorate 2026-27 application deadlines: Fall round Thursday, October 8, 2026; Spring round Tuesday, January 12, 2027 (applications through OTCAS). Fall applicants are notified the first week of December 2026 and spring applicants the first week of March 2027.

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