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19
Total Courses
$700 (Core)
$420–$485 (Elective)
Cost per Credit
2.5 Years
Average Completion*
15–18
Hours/Week
Course Effort

Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) Overview

It’s time to take your health sciences career further. Earn a credential that sets you apart and prepares you to expand your impact in your community.

  • Advance in a variety of fields, including clinical practice, education, administration, or research with a doctoral degree that emphasizes professional practice.
  • Transfer up to 28 elective credits from your master's degree to graduate sooner and save on tuition.
  • Complete all of your courses online with no residency requirement.
  • Align your online DHSc to your specific career goals with open electives.
  • Gain practical experience through a final applied project that addresses a challenge in health care policy, administration, higher education, or clinical practice.
  • Receive support and mentorship from experienced and accessible faculty, as well as a doctoral consultant.
  • Build well-rounded expertise in policy, analysis, and leadership.

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Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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What Courses Will I Take?

The coursework of our DHSc degree includes a set of core doctoral-level advanced courses and a variety of graduate health sciences electives.

You will also complete a final applied project that addresses a challenge or need in health care policy, administration, higher education, or clinical practice under the guidance of a doctoral consultant.

Sample Courses

  • Advanced Health and Health Care Policy
  • Global and National Health and Health Systems
  • Advanced Health Issues and Trends
  • Advanced Health Research and Analysis Methods
  • Advanced Health Leadership
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Program Requirements

10
Core Courses
9
Elective Courses
19
Total Courses
88
Total Quarter Credits

1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours

Admissions Requirements

To enroll in the DHSc program, you will need to provide a transcript indicating completion of a master's degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from an accredited institution. If your master’s degree is in a health or health care-related field, 3+ years of relevant professional experience in a health, health care, or related setting is required. If your master’s degree is outside of a direct health or heath care-related field, 7 years of relevant professional experience in a health, health care, or related setting is required. Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.

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Upcoming Start Dates

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Ways to Save on Time and Tuition

Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.

Transfer Credits

Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions.

Financial Aid

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Grants and Loans

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Corporate Partner Benefits

Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.

Military Tuition Reduction

Graduate tuition savings for military include a 17–30% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and, 14% per credit for veterans for graduate programs.

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Career Opportunities

Employment of medical and health service managers is projected to grow 28% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than average for all occupations. Prepare for emerging leadership positions in the worlds of health care or health related fields and public health, from management and instruction to administration and clinical practice.

Average Salary

Range

General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Global graduates in these programs. Purdue Global graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed above. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside of Purdue Global's control.

Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement. Prior experience may be necessary for leadership positions.

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Our Students Succeed

Purdue Global is dedicated to preparing students like you for the careers of tomorrow.

The program prepares students to operationalize their advanced research and complex problem-solving in an academic or industry leadership setting.

 

Christopher K. Gransberry

PhD, PMHOM, MHI, CHTS-IM, CAHIMS, Faculty

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Get to Know Our Faculty

Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.

99%

Faculty members who have advanced degrees

54%

Faculty members who hold a doctorate

484

Faculty publications in 2022–2023

More Than 40,000

Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2022–2023

Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2023. 2022–2023 academic year.

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

*Estimated Graduation Date and Average Completion: Estimated graduation date is based on the assumption that you will enroll in time to begin classes on the next upcoming start date, will remain enrolled for each consecutive term, and will maintain satisfactory academic standing in each term to progress toward completion of your program. Completion time is based on a full-time schedule. Programs will take longer for part-time students to complete.

Credit for Prior Learning: This program is a new offering and thus historic data on credit for prior learning are not available. Exact transfer amount may vary. All credits must be validated on official transcript(s) to be eligible for transfer. Purdue Global does not guarantee transferability of credit. See the University Catalog for the Prior Learning policy.

Employment and Career Advancement: Purdue Global does not guarantee employment or career advancement. Actual outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience and opportunities for employment. Prior experience may be necessary for leadership positions.

Job Growth for Medical and Health Services Managers: Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical and Health Services Managers, www.bls.gov/ooh/Management/Medical-and-health-services-managers.htm. National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.

Testimonial: Testimonials obtained by Purdue Global. The views and opinions expressed are those of the individual; student experiences may vary.