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.
Curriculum: 21 Credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses: Required | ||
| HPS 801 | Dissertation Prospectus | 2 |
| HPS 802 | Proposal Development | 2 |
| HPS 803 | Proposal Development II | 2 |
| HPS 804 | Res Exe I: Prt Rcruit Data Col | 2 |
| HPS 805 | Res Exe II: Data An & Manu Dev | 2 |
| HPS 806 | Res Exe III: Manu Comp Fin Def | 2 |
| HPS 807 | Des Think Inclu Des In HS Res | 3 |
| Research Intensive | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Course of study is determined after review of admission documents and an advisory meeting with the Program Director. The 21 credits of PhD course work sit on top of a completed practice-based doctorate.