Ph.D. in Health Sciences

Program Overview

The Ph.D. in Health Sciences program equips students with expertise in rehabilitation theory, clinical skills, and health administration. Emphasizing ethical and holistic care, the program fosters leadership development and prepares graduates for careers in academia, research, and clinical practice. With a focus on interdisciplinary coursework and research opportunities, students gain the knowledge and skills to advance their field of study and contribute to the delivery of cutting-edge healthcare services.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Ph.D. in Health Sciences is an innovative program designed to prepare students for careers in emerging areas of healthcare.
Students gain key competencies in rehabilitation theory, clinical skills, and health administration expertise. Faculty are internationally renowned and provide instruction in the art and science of medicine and healthcare. The program emphasizes ethical, holistic, culturally competent, population-based, and collaborative care.
• Objectives: The program aims to develop students into leaders in their field of study, providing them with the skills and knowledge to advance their area of expertise.
The program fosters a culture of inclusion and openness for faculty, staff, and students.
• Description: The program combines interdisciplinary coursework and research opportunities to cultivate expertise in health sciences.
Students engage in scientific investigation, evidence-based practice, and embrace spiritual and moral values in their research and teaching. The program prepares students for careers in academia, research, grant writing, and the delivery of cutting-edge clinical services.

Outline:

• The program consists of 72 credits.
• Up to 18 credits can be transferred from a previous Master's degree.
• Core curriculum (at least 9 credits of Research Design/Statistics): 18 credits
• Specialty Area: 18 credits
• Faculty: The faculty are internationally renowned and provide instruction in the art and science of medicine and healthcare.
• Unique approaches: The program emphasizes ethical, holistic, culturally competent, population-based, and collaborative care.
The program fosters a culture of inclusion and openness for faculty, staff, and students.

Careers:

• Career paths: Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, research, grant writing, and the delivery of cutting-edge clinical services.
• Opportunities: The program prepares students for managerial positions within health systems, hospitals, government agencies, public and private research institutes, or centers.
• Outcomes: Graduates are expected to provide excellent care, conduct research in rehabilitation and related health fields, and assume leadership roles in healthcare.