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 a Ph.D. in Health Sciences (PHDHS) From a 100% Online University
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 a 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.
Program Overview – What Students Can Expect
The College of Health Sciences offers the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Health Sciences degree with a variety of concentrations. Our students conduct studies in various fields, including: public health, global health, health disparities, epidemiology, health education, nursing research, health research, allied health research, health policy, health administration, environmental health, physical therapy, occupational health, molecular biology, and many other fields.
See the Trident Catalog for full descriptions of all program course offerings.
The full application will be reviewed holistically in terms of potential to succeed in the Ph.D. program. Prospective students are encouraged to submit an inquiry below for the PhD Health Sciences Program so that they can be contacted by an admissions advisor. Prospective applicants should have earned a 3.0 GPA minimum. Applications that do not meet our requirements will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Trident accepts no more than four semester credits of doctoral level credits from regionally accredited doctoral granting institutions provided the transferred course meets the same content standards as the Trident course.
Note: Students are required to purchase IBM SPSS Statistical Software for the quantitative research courses and dissertation research.
Concentrations anchor
- Global Health
This concentration focuses on global health and will explore how globalization impacts determinants of health and disease. Courses include Current Issues in Global Health Research, Global Epidemiology, Introduction to Health Equity, and Special Topics in Health Science and Public Health. - Health Policy and Administration
This concentration prepares leaders in health policy and administration through evaluation, development, analysis, and implementation of health and health policies. Courses include Advanced Leadership, Health Care Law, Regulation and Ethics, Current Issues in Health Administration, Seminar in Strategic Planning for Health Sciences, and Special Topics in Health Science and Public Health.
A committee of two faculty members will review the written exam and send their recommendations to the Program Director on whether they think you are ready to proceed to the oral exam. If approved to proceed, you will sit for the oral exam within a week. During the oral examination you will defend the written portion and answer any pertinent questions from faculty members. One of the key objectives of the written and oral qualifying examination is to assess the ability and preparedness of the student to successfully complete their research-based dissertation.
If you fail the first attempt you will be given another chance to pass the qualifying exam. Failure in the second attempt will lead to disqualification from the program.
You will show a synthesis of your doctoral study, knowledge and scholarship with a significant quantitative research project that contributes to general principles of knowledge in the field(s) potentially affected by the research. Furthermore, doctoral students may use qualitative research methods for their dissertation research provided they have a strong background in qualitative research. Following the completion of the course work including the Dissertation Proposal Seminar (DHS 699), you will work on the dissertation and register insubsequent sessions in the dissertation series (DHS 700, DHS 701, and DHS 702), and dissertation continuation courses (DHS 703 and above).
tuition type | per credit | per course | per year* |
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Standard | $990 | $3,960 | $15,840 |
Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members | $885 | $3,540 | $14,160 |
Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees | $800 | $3,200 | $12,800 |
University Fees:
- Books and Supplies: $0
- Bounced Check Fee: $30
- Course Materials: $0
- Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
- Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
- Graduation Fee: $150
- Official Transcript: $10 (rush fee $35)
- Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
- Payment Plan Set-up: $35-$55 (non-refundable)
- Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
- Technology Fee: $0
- Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.
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