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Doctor of Health Science

Post-professional doctoral degree

The Doctor of Health Science (DHSc or DHS) is a post-professional academic doctoral degree for those who intend to pursue or advance a professional practice career in Health Sciences and Health Care Delivery Systems, which can include clinical practice, education, administration, and research. Master's credentials are a requirement for DHSc programs. Individuals who complete the DHSc face the particular challenge of understanding and adapting scientific knowledge in order to achieve health gain and results. This degree leads to a career in high-level administration, teaching, applied research, or practice, where advanced analytical and conceptual capabilities are required. The Doctor of Health Science is a degree that prepares scholarly professionals in healthcare and leadership roles. The first Doctor of Health Science degree was offered in 2000 by the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.

Background

In Europe and Australia, the degree is awarded after completion of two to three years of coursework and research beyond the master's degree. Like its European counterparts, an individual typically has to complete three to four years of study beyond the master's degree. In order to be accepted into the program, a person must possess a master's degree from a regionally accredited United States university, and have prior health care experience. In addition to completing two to four years of intensive course work, candidates must typically complete an applied research project or dissertation.

Comparison

A majority of DHSc programs have been compared in course content to the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), Doctor of Health Administration (DHA), Doctor of Science (ScD), and the Doctor of Philosophy in Health Science (PhD) degrees, but often distinguishes itself from these degrees in focus and scholarship requirements. Furthermore, Master's credential health professionals (e.g., Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Recreational Therapy, Physician Associate, Pathologists' assistant, Public Health, Radiographer, Respiratory Therapist, Speech and language therapist, Health Education Specialist (CHES/MCHES), advanced practice clinicians/diagnosticians with master's degrees, as well as mid- and executive-level healthcare administrators and educators, and public health professionals) are drawn to the DHSc credential in an effort to advance their careers toward top executive echelons and academic appointments.

For those interested in pursuing academic teaching roles in higher education, it may be beneficial to choose a DHSc program that includes a dissertation or a substantial doctoral research project. It's also a good idea to carefully evaluate the quality of programs, as there can be considerable differences in academic rigor and final project requirements. Ensuring the curriculum and credit hour expectations align with the standards of other doctoral-level programs can help you make a more informed and confident decision.

Programs of study

Regionally accredited

A.T. Still University
Bay Path University
California University of Pennsylvania
Campbell University
Drexel University
East Stroudsburg University
Eastern Virginia Medical School
George Washington University
Indiana State University
Keiser University
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Nova Southeastern University
Pacific University
Purdue Global University
Radford University
Thomas Jefferson University
Touro University Worldwide
University of Indianapolis
University of Bridgeport
University of New Haven
University of North Texas
University of the Pacific

Regionally accredited: former programs

Loma Linda University
Midwestern University
University of St. Augustine

Europe

University of Nottingham
De Montfort University
Staffordshire University
University of Portsmouth
University of Worcester
University of Bath

Australia

Queensland University of Technology
Charles Sturt University
University of Tasmania

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

New Zealand

Auckland University of Technology

References

"History".

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