Dual Title
We are excited to offer two Dual Title PhD degrees. The Dual Title programs are applied for after a student has already been admitted to a graduate degree program at Purdue University. After admission into a graduate degree program, a student must also submit an application to the Dual Title PhD Program with signatures from the student’s academic advisor/ major professor. Please visit the Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs (IGP) Admission Models page for more details.
Affiliated dual title programs are managed by:
Gerontology – Center on Aging and the Life Course (CALC)
Cancer Research – Institute of Cancer Research (PICR)
Dual Title
Participate in an immersive experience at the forefront of cancer research and education. Purdue University Institute of Cancer Research (PICR) is now offering a Dual-Title PhD Program in Cancer Research, a unique opportunity for aspiring scholars to distinguish themselves in the dynamic field of cancer research.
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Why Choose a Dual-Title PhD in Cancer Research?
As cancer continues to pose complex challenges, the demand for experts in this field has never been higher. Graduates from a degree program focused on cancer are poised for diverse and rewarding career opportunities in academia, industry, private NGOs, and government sectors. However, those with a Dual-Title PhD in cancer research, in combination with one of Purdue University's established degree programs, elevate their profile as scholars and researchers with a specific disciplinary focus coupled with an in-depth understanding of cancer.
Join the Gerontology program and become part of a groundbreaking dual-title gerontology PhD program. With the Center on Aging and the Life Course (CALC) at its core, the program offers the flexibility and expertise to accommodate diverse interests and embrace the “long view” in the study of aging.
From Boilermaker to Scholar. That's Blakelee's Giant Leap.
“The interdisciplinary mentorship is the best part of the program. The faculty are adept at integrating information in a clear and comprehensible way. The dual-title PhD option is an excellent way to become a scholar who wears two hats.”
Blakelee Kemp, Sociology, Gerontology