Next Session Starts on July 16, 2018 
Earn a Ph.D. in Health Sciences (PHDHS) From a 100% Online University
Our Ph.D. in Health Sciences online program puts you on the forefront of an ever-changing field by learning, developing, and applying innovative research methods.
Earn Your Health Sciences Doctorate Online
The Ph.D. represents the highest level of achievement in any academic discipline. We are proud to offer a rigorous research degree program resulting in a Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences with concentrations in public health, global health, health policy and administration, and health education. The purpose of our online Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences program is to prepare professionals from health and health sciences related fields as leaders, educators, executives, researchers, consultants, and scholars. Prepare to improve society as a competent and caring professional by earning your Ph.D. in Health Sciences online. Be on the forefront of dynamic field by learning, developing, and applying innovative research methods in our challenging and highly rewarding doctoral program.
Our online degree program helps you:
- Develop the expertise and skill set to pursue research, education, and management careers in government and private sectors.
- Strengthen research-based critical thinking and analytic abilities to solve significant problems.
- Practice and apply cutting-edge research methods in an ever-growing and changing field.
- Respond to legal and ethical issues in the health field from Health Policy And Administration to Global Health.
- Prepare to make an important difference anywhere in the world.
Learn more about the Ph.D. Health Sciences Gainful Employment.
Health Sciences Doctoral Faculty
Our health sciences online doctoral faculty members are committed to helping students advance their knowledge, research, and careers, while completing their own cutting-edge research. Listen to some of their Public Health Talks or view online doctoral faculty member profiles below.
Dr. Mickey Shachar
Dean - College of Health and Human Services
It is my prayer and hope that what will "breathe when I expire" will be what I have instilled in my students’ lives and minds.
Dr. Patricia Rhynders
Associate Dean - College of Health and Human Services
Areas of Expertise: Bleeding disorders, health sciences...
Dr. Frank Gomez
Full-time Faculty - College of Health and Human Services
Areas of Expertise: Public health, environmental health, health sciences...
Dr. Nathaniel Ofoe
Part-time Faculty - College of Health and Human Services
Areas of Expertise: Health sciences...
Dr. Sharon Nazarchuk
Part-time Faculty - College of Health and Human Services
Areas of Expertise: Health care, health sciences, nursing...
Dr. Pamela Roberts
Part-time Faculty - College of Health and Human Services
Areas of Expertise: Rehabilitation medicine, health services research, health sciences...
Dr. Ryan Dwight
Doctoral Director - College of Health and Human Services
Areas of Expertise: Water environment research, health sciences...
Dr. Carlos Cardillo
Doctoral Mentor - College of Health and Human Services
Areas of Expertise: Organizational change, human factor research design, health sciences...
Madjid "MJ" Karimi
Part-time Faculty - College of Health and Human Services
Areas of Expertise: Cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities...
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