Program Details
The Doctor of Health Sciences degree focuses on enhancing your skills in qualitative and quantitative research. Students will use their research abilities to provide more well-informed care to patients, develop educational curricula, and address public health needs.
This online health science degree prepares you for leadership roles with the skills and knowledge you need to become a force for change in any healthcare setting. Students will study public policies related to health care services and ways in which they can facilitate improvements. Three tracks are available within this degree program: Clinician, Education, and Clinical Nutrition.
Core coursework introduces students to topics in:
- The US healthcare system
- Research methods for health sciences
- Global health issues
- Clinical trials
- Healthcare informatics
- Data analysis and interpretation
% Online
Mostly OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
University of Bridgeport is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- A one-week, on-campus residency at the end of the program is required
- Healthcare experience, professional credentials, or licensure in a health-related field is preferred