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Dual-Degree Programs

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Academics

Dual-Degree Programs

Combining a BA or BS with a graduate degree from Quinnipiac gives you a significant professional edge, allowing you to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in just 5 years – maximizing your time and money saved. You'll gain the complementary skills, diverse experiences and level of education necessary for long-term career success.

Benefits of Dual-Degree Programs

In today’s competitive market, a graduate degree is often expected and can be the key to your success. Our innovative dual-degree programs give you a clear path to achieving your goals.

As a dual-degree student, you’ll enjoy:

  • Seamless plan of study: Our dual-degree programs enable you to streamline the completion of both your undergraduate and graduate studies — building relationships with classmates and professors in the supportive and enriching environment that you have come to know.

  • Save time and money: Certain courses count toward both undergraduate and graduate requirements — allowing you to graduate earlier and spend less money.

  • Simplified application process: When you maintain good academic standing in the program, you are seamlessly enrolled into the graduate program of study — eliminating the need to find another graduate program, take additional tests for admission or complete a separate admission process.

  • Career development: Dual-degree students gain access to special career-focused programming — including global networking and internship opportunities, recruitment events, career fairs and other experiential opportunities.

  • Personalized advising: Students are assigned a dedicated adviser who will help with course selection, assist with internship placements and prepare you for interviews — strengthening your resume before graduation.

  • Career readiness: Dual-degree students enter the workforce with an advance degree in hand — increasing your potential starting salary and setting you apart from other recent graduates who did not earn a master’s.

The dual-degree program emphasizes the skills employers value — leadership, critical thinking and creative problem-solving. They also reflect our commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, experiential learning and career development.

What kind of dual-degree student are you?

Access Your Applicant Portal

If you have been pre-selected for direct entry into one of Quinnipiac’s Dual-Degree (4+1) programs and would like to accept, please complete the reply form on your applicant portal by June 1, 2025 to indicate your interest.

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An accelerated pathway to your graduate degree

Some outstanding applicants may be invited to join our accelerated dual-degree programs. These rigorous programs put you on the fast-track to earning both your undergraduate and graduate degree in just four years. If you have been invited to the program, or simply want to learn more about what's possible for ambitious learners, we encourage you to explore the potential pathways and garner a sense of the opportunities here at Quinnipiac. 

In their own words

Headshot of alumna Olivia Amendola

Olivia Amendola ’21, MBA ’22

BS in Marketing/MBA

“I learned so much and it also removed the crunch to take the first job that comes your way after you get your undergraduate degree. What that year gave me was the ability to take my time finding the job I really wanted. Not only did it give me the time to figure out what I wanted, but I ended up having so much to talk about because of the plus-one program. It was a great thing to bring up in interviews. It supplied an extra level of credibility.”

Headshot of Zara Zeigerman

Zara Zeigerman ’21, MBA ’22

BA in Advertising and Integrated Communications/MBA

“The 4+1 program is an amazing opportunity to differentiate myself amongst my peers and advance my career by learning specialized skills in an expedited timeframe. Furthermore, it is providing me with the ability to apply the integrated communications knowledge gained throughout my undergraduate experience to a business setting.”

Seth Pachman ’16, DPT ’20, takes a break after volunteering in the medical tent at the New York City Marathon.

Seth Pachman ’16, DPT ’20

BS in Athletic Training/Doctor of Physical Therapy

“Quinnipiac not only gave me the psychomotor skills to work in a chaotic environment, but also provided me with the confidence, professionalism and critical thinking tools to succeed,” said Seth Pachman ’16, DPT ’20. He worked on the medical team at the finish line of the New York City Marathon.

Physician assistant Christina Notarino '12, MHS '14, examines her pediatric patient during a well-visit at Children's Medical Group in Hamden, CT.

Christina Notarino ’12, MHS ’14

BS in Health Sciences/Master of Health Science Physician Assistant

“I chose Quinnipiac due to its outstanding reputation in the medical field. Quinnipiac showed me how hard work and dedication are essential to successfully entering the ‘real world.’ Being able to find a great college and my dream job just 10 miles away from my hometown means everything to me.

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Dual-degree programs: What they are and why they’re worth it

December 13, 2023

Pursing higher education is an investment in your future. For those who are interested in accelerating their studies, dual-degree programs offer a fast-track toward completing an undergraduate and graduate education to prepare you for a rewarding career. Here’s a closer look at what dual-degree programs entail and why they could be beneficial for you.
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