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PhD of Health Sciences

University of South Dakota

  • Vermillion, United States
  • 5 years
  • English
  • Online
  • PhD

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University of South Dakota campus

About the program

A health sciences degree with four specialization tracks.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: no
  • Post-study work rights: no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Health Sciences. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Health Sciences Specialist
  • Health Sciences Research Assistant
  • Related Entry-Level Professional

Curriculum

  • Four tracks: Exercise Science/Strength and Conditioning
  • Pre-Physical Therapy (preparing for DPT applications)
  • A pre-professional track for athletic training
  • Occupational therapy
  • Chiropractic and physician assistant programmes
  • And Public Health. A five-year B.S. To M.S. Option exists in public health education and promotion.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor or master degree (programme dependent) with official transcripts
  • statement of purpose
  • resume and recommendation letters
  • programme-specific requirements
  • English proof (TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.0
  • Duolingo 110
  • PTE 53)
  • Grade/entry criteria: GPA minimum set by programme.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor or master degree (programme dependent) with official transcripts; statement of purpose, resume, letters of recommendation; programme-specific requirements in graduate catalog

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.0
  • Duolingo 110
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Recommendation Letters

How to apply

  1. Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
  2. qualifications
  3. applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year$13,441 USD
Application fee$38 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusOnline
Faculty or schoolSchool of Health Sciences
DepartmentPublic Health & Health Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFlexible
Post-study stay_
Scholarship noteCompetitive graduate assistantships may provide tuition reductions and a stipend. Assistantships are a separate funding arrangement and are not guaranteed scholarships; check departmental eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Scholarships

Competitive graduate assistantships may provide tuition reductions and a stipend. Assistantships are a separate funding arrangement and are not guaranteed scholarships; check departmental eligibility.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 5 years.