Doctor of Health Science

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The Doctor of Health Science (DHSc or DHS) is a post-professional academic doctoral degree for those who intend to pursue or advance a professional practice career in Health Sciences and Health Care Delivery Systems, which can include clinical practice, education, administration, and research. Master's credentials are a requirement for DHSc programs. Individuals who complete the DHSc face the particular challenge of understanding and adapting scientific knowledge in order to achieve health gain and results. This degree leads to a career in high-level administration, teaching, applied research, or practice, where advanced analytical and conceptual capabilities are required. The Doctor of Health Science is a degree that prepares scholarly professionals in healthcare and leadership roles. The first Doctor of Health Science degree was offered in 2000 by the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.^[1]

Background

In Europe and Australia, the degree is awarded after completion of two to three years of coursework and research beyond the

.

Comparison

A majority of DHSc programs have been compared in course content to the

Specialist (CHES/MCHES), advanced practice clinicians/diagnosticians with master's degrees, as well as mid- and executive-level healthcare administrators and educators, and public health professionals) are drawn to the DHSc credential in an effort to advance their careers toward top executive echelons and academic appointments.

It is recommended individuals seeking academic teaching positions in higher education choose a DHS/DHSc program that culminates in a dissertation or doctoral research project.

Programs of study

Regionally accredited

• A.T. Still University
• Bay Path University
• California University of Pennsylvania
• Campbell University
• Drexel University
• East Stroudsburg University
• Eastern Virginia Medical School
• George Washington University
• Indiana State University
• Keiser University
• Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
• Nova Southeastern University
• Purdue Global University
• Radford University
• Thomas Jefferson University
• Touro University Worldwide
• University of Indianapolis
• University of Bridgeport
• University of New Haven
• University of North Texas

Regionally accredited: former programs

• Loma Linda University
• Midwestern University
• University of St. Augustine

Europe

• University of Nottingham
• De Montfort University
• Staffordshire University
• University of Portsmouth
• University of Worcester
• University of Bath

Australia

• Queensland University of Technology
• Charles Sturt University
• University of Tasmania

Hong Kong

• Hong Kong Polytechnic University

New Zealand

• Auckland University of Technology

See also

• Doctor of Public Health
• Doctor of Health Administration
• Doctor of Nursing Practice
• Doctor of Physical Therapy

References

External links

• Salary and Employment Info for a Doctor of Health Science Degree from Education-Portal.com