Program Description
The PhD in Health Science is research focused, emphasizing the development of new knowledge through original research and preparing graduates for academic and research-based careers. It involves preparation of a dissertation and aims to contribute to the broader scientific understanding of health-related topics.
Learning Outcomes
In the PhD program, the primary research deliverable is a dissertation, which involves original research aimed at contributing new theoretical or empirical knowledge to the field. The dissertation is typically an extensive, rigorous project that takes more than a year to complete and must be defended before a committee. The focus is on generating findings that are generalizable and can advance scholarly understanding, often intended for publication in scholarly journals.