Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences

University of North Texas

Become a leader in the healthcare delivery system with UNT's Ph.D. program. Healthcare systems are ever-changing and under constant pressure to improve the quality of care and outcomes for their consumers. Aspiring leaders and future educators in the healthcare delivery environment will benefit from a broad-based graduate education that offers the opportunity to assume a leadership or educator role in diverse healthcare delivery settings that serve a broader spectrum of the population. This program provides opportunities for specialized expertise across three concentration areas: Applied Aging and Rehabilitation Science, Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology, and Behavioral Analysis.This program provides a broad foundation in public health concerns, research and evaluation methods, and health and social policy analysis to meet the demands of a dynamic health services delivery environment. The Ph.D. program in Health Sciences (HS) provides opportunities for specialized expertise across several concentration areas: Applied Aging and Rehabilitation Science, Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology, and Behavioral Analysis.Pursuing a doctoral degree in Health Sciences at the University of North Texas gives you a broad foundation in public health concerns, research and evaluation methods, and social policy analysis to meet the demands of a dynamic health services delivery environment.Our faculty has a vast array of experience in a variety of health care delivery environments, and broad expertise in health care and health-related research and policy. The focus is on developing academic research scientists who are interested in contributing to the health services discipline through research, education and policy analysis.

College of Health and Public Service