School of Health Professions

Earn Your Doctorate in Health Sciences Online Become a trusted leader and public health expert

By earning your Doctor of Health Sciences degree, you’ll develop the skills and experience you need to lead healthcare centers, write public health policy, and educate future public health professionals at the college level. In UB’s online DHSc. program, you’ll learn from expert clinicians, healthcare providers, and public health leaders with decades of experience in their fields.

57 cr
total credit hours
3
start dates
3
doctoral degree concentrations

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Complete your DHSc. fully online! Apply online! Earn your doctorate in just over three years
57
Credits required
57 total credit hours
Four
Week residency
including your four-week online doctoral residency
3
Start dates
3 start dates (summer, spring, and fall)
Three
Years
At UB, you can earn your doctorate in just over three years!

Program Highlights

Designed for busy working professionals

Start as soon as you’re ready!

3 start dates (summer, spring, and fall)

Study on your timeline

Complete your DHSc. fully online!

Tailor your degree to your career goals

3 doctoral degree concentrations: Clinician track, Education track, Nutrition track

Curriculum

Coursework includes

57 total credit hours
Course code Course name
HSCI 710 Intro to the US Health Care System
HSCI 720 Global Health Issues
HSCI 725 Fundamentals of Clinical Trials

Alumni Perspective

These degrees have opened so many doors for me.

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Paula Garay
DHSc, MBA

“I have a Doctor of Health Science degree, an MBA in management, and a bachelor’s — all from UB. These degrees have opened so many doors for me. UB prepared me with the tools necessary to be a knowledgeable healthcare leader.”

Admissions

Doctor of Health Sciences admission requirements

Required materials

  • Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, or a first professional doctorate from a regionally accredited institution and professionally accredited program of study.
  • Healthcare experience, professional credentials, or licensure in a health-related field is preferred.
  • Application
  • Official transcripts for the last degree earned
  • Personal statement
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Deadlines

December 1
Spring semester
Completed application and all supporting documents must be received by:
April 15
Summer semester
Completed application and all supporting documents must be received by:
July 15
Fall semester
Completed application and all supporting documents must be received by:

Invest in yourself

Paying for graduate school doesn’t have to be stressful. There are a variety of federal, state, and private financial aid programs available, including grants, scholarships, and student loans. The Office of Student Financial Services is ready to connect with you and guide you toward achieving your educational goals.

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Frequently asked questions

In this flexible degree program, all your coursework is completed entirely online, including your four-week online doctoral residency.

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