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Doctor of Philosophy - Interdisciplinary Health Sciences

USA

What will I learn?

The Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), one of the first offered in the Western United States, is an innovative approach to healthcare research and responds to the growing demand from federal funding agencies to have an interdisciplinary research approach to complex healthcare problems. The emerging demand for an interdisciplinary approach requires the development of team science, which refers to conceptual and methodological strategies of collaborative research inquiry that will keep pace with the ever-changing global healthcare milieu.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is to advance the science and practice of healthcare for society through the development of individuals with expertise in interdisciplinary research and scientific knowledge translation, built on strong backgrounds in basic sciences and health.

Vision Statement

The vision of the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Ph.D. program is to produce independent and innovative researchers who will lead interdisciplinary research collaborations. These researchers exhibit expertise in specialized areas of health sciences, and whose experience will lead them to become expert translational researchers, educators, and communicators of research findings.

Available Options

Post Bachelor's Track

Post Master's Track

Learning Outcomes

Research

Independently produce sound translational research by generating innovative research questions, casting appropriate designs, implementing study protocols, analyzing data, and critiquing the results in written form.

Interdisciplinary

Demonstrate a sound understanding of how to conduct research in an interdisciplinary environment.

Expertise

Disseminate translational research findings orally and critique the scientific literature in area of specialty with sufficient depth to be considered an expert.

Career Possibilities

A Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences prepares the next generation of leaders, educators, and scholars/researchers within the health care industry.

Which department am I in?

School of Integrated Health Sciences

Study options

Full Time (90 credit hours for Post-Bachelor's Track; 60 credit hours for Post-Master's Track)

Tuition fees
US$25,934.00 per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected August 2025

Start date

September 2025

Venue

School of Integrated Health Sciences

4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.,

LAS VEGAS,

Nevada,

89154, United States

Entry requirements

For students from United States

Undergraduates: An overall undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or higher

For international students

GPA requirements: - Undergraduates: An overall undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or higher - Graduates: An overall graduate GPA of 3.25 or higher

Applicants must have graduated from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent in a related field (e.g., biology, engineering, kinesiology/exercise science, nutrition, health physics, medical physics, physical therapy, psychology, occupational therapy) at the Master's or first-professional clinical doctoral level.

Applicants with Bachelor degrees may be admitted to the program but are required to take an additional 30 credits of elective, degree-appropriate coursework.

English Proficiency:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): (Paper-based) Minimum score - 74; (Computer-based) Minimum score - 213; (Internet-based) Minimum score - 80

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Minimum score: 6.5

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score: 105

Michigan Test of English Language Placement (MTELP): Minimum score: 85

Pearson Test of English (PTE): Minimum score: 65

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Nevada

UNLV provides quality education with outstanding faculty, and its innovative teaching methods ensure students are at the cutting edge of their field.

  • R1-designated research institution (gold standard in academia)
  • Nation’s 2nd Most Diverse Campus (U.S. News & World Report)
  • Wide selection of study programs including unique options
  • Thriving campus life in the exciting city of Las Vegas

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