Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences degree program at The University of Texas at San Antonio is designed to prepare allied health professionals to assume major leadership, research and educational positions within their professions, as well as to provide career advancement opportunities. The PhD in Health Sciences is a broad-based, interdisciplinary/interprofessional degree that will allow graduates to place their individual health field in the context of the allied health disciplines, the health care delivery system as a whole, and the larger issues of health and wellness across the continuum of the health care system.

Graduates will be well prepared to assume essential roles as faculty and researchers at colleges and universities, as well as assuming leadership roles in clinical agencies, governmental and health care organizations, and industry.

What you'll learn

The Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences offers specialization tracks in Emergency Medical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies and Respiratory Care, as well as a generalist concentration in Health Sciences. The program of study for the Doctor of Philosophy degree includes formal courses and electives in research design, statistical methods, health systems management, communications (publications and grant writing), education, leadership, and advanced course work in a health science professional track. Courses are taught online asynchronously, with a one-hour live session per course every week.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Curriculum and Instruction
Methods and Evaluation
Teaching Practicum
Research Design
Statistics I
Statistical Analysis For Nursing Science
Regression Models For Nursing Science
Grantsmanship and Peer Review

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

98 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Antonio, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Possess a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
Complete any prerequisite courses (where required) with a grade of 3.0 or better. Students entering with a master’s degree or higher in an allied health discipline will not be required to complete additional prerequisite courses.
Documentation of certification and/or license in an allied health or allied health related discipline (as applicable).
Three letters of recommendation
Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be submitted in the original language and must be accompanied by an acceptable evaluation agency translation for each course (NACES®, e.g. WES or ECE).
Due to our program being a hybrid-blended program, we cannot offer an international student a VISA for this type of program.

Work experience

Acceptable healthcare experience in the professional area of study is required for admission.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

5520 USD / year

≈ 5520 USD / year
Out-of-State

5520 USD / year

≈ 5520 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

600 USD / year

≈ 600 USD / year

Living costs

San Antonio

United States

972 - 1507 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Duration

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