Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Sciences Admissions

Admission requirements

You must demonstrate the following qualifications in order to be considered for admission: 

• Master’s degree or higher earned from a regionally accredited college or university prior to matriculation 
• Appropriate certification or licensure in your health science profession by a major U.S. certification or licensing agency, as applicable 
• Health care experience in your professional area of study 
• Prior research experience, especially in a medical or biomedical environment 
• Overall grade-point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale 

How to Apply to the Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences Program

Take the following steps to apply:

• Complete an application using the Allied Health Centralized Application Service (AHCAS).
• You will also need the following ready to submit to AHCAS:
  • Official transcripts from every U.S. college or university attended.
  • International course evaluations for all coursework completed outside the United States.
  • Three professional recommendations from people who are knowledgeable about the quality of your scholarly activities or work experiences 
  • Personal statement
  • Resume or CV
• Submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores if your native language is not English.
• Personal interview with the division director

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