PhD in Applied Health Sciences
A doctorate in Applied Health Sciences allows students to participate in an advanced research-focused program that examines various aspects of population health, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches while preparing graduates for academic and non-academic careers.
The degree is designed for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of public health and health services research (HSR) through advanced coursework, rigorous research, and the completion of a doctoral dissertation.
By choosing to earn your doctorate in Applied Health Sciences from Augusta University’s School of Public Health, you’ll be part of a program seeking to produce public health and healthcare researchers prepared to advance the discovery, dissemination, and application of new knowledge in public health and health sciences.
We have limited number of graduate research assistantships that are awarded on a competitive basis.
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Applied Health Sciences Program
Summerville Campus
2500 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30904
Program Director: Vahé Heboyan, PhD
Program Coordinator: Kim Dyches
Key Highlights
Offers a strong methods-oriented, didactic program combined with opportunities to conduct advanced health services research.
Trains graduates to analyze data from diverse sources, apply appropriate analytic methods, address complex health and healthcare challenges, and contribute to the population health improvements in various settings.
Equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to conduct rigorous original research and contribute to the advancement of health services research.
Prepares doctoral students to make meaningful contributions to population health improvement through original research, critical analysis, and the application of their expertise in various professional settings.
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Coursework
The PhD program curriculum includes:
Didactic coursework: 40 hours of core coursework and 21 hours of elective coursework with at least nine credit hours at the 9000-level
Preliminary and Comprehensive Exams, and
Dissertation of original methodological, and statistical research applicable to the health sciences
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