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Program Overview
Welcome to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Health Sciences at Youngstown State University (YSU)! As an established leader in health education, YSU’s PhD program focuses on interdisciplinary learning, extensive research, and immersive experiences to prepare future healthcare leaders and research pioneers.
Our dynamic, student-centered curriculum intertwines academic study and research practice to foster critical and independent thinking. Throughout your journey, our expert faculty will guide you to conduct sophisticated health science research, translate findings into evidence-based practice, and contribute significantly in the evolving healthcare landscape.
Areas of research focus within the program include epidemiology, social and behavioral health sciences, healthcare management, and environmental health sciences. Our curriculum culminates in a dissertation research project, where you’ll delve deep into your chosen topic and contribute new knowledge to the field.
This program is tailored for health professionals aiming to be researchers, educators, leaders, and change agents in various health-related sectors. Candidates ready to take the initiative in overcoming health challenges, promoting public health, and influencing change in health policies will find immense value in our PhD program.
Graduates can anticipate roles in academia, healthcare administration, public health, medical writing, biomedical research, and more.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities related to health education and health services management are projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2019 to 2029. This growing demand underscores the value of a PhD in Health Sciences.
Join the PhD in Health Sciences program at Youngstown State University today! Engage with a rigorous academic experience that prepares you for transformative roles in healthcare research, practice, and leadership. Embark on a journey that will shape the health and well-being of communities worldwide.
Ken Learman, PhD, PT
Director, PhD in Health Sciences
Professor, Physical Therapy
klearman@ysu.edu
Nearly 11,000 students
Over $8 Million in Scholarships Given Annually
21 Average Class Size
5 University Residence Halls with plenty of nearby apartments
14:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Instructional, General and Technology fees are required of all graduate students except where noted). Although the graduate bulk-rate band is from 12-18 hours, graduate students are considered full-time for academic purposes at 6 hours and above.
For a complete list of additional fees and detailed tuition information please visit the University Bursar website here.
Cost of the most popular room and meal plan combination; Your cost will depend on the plans you select. Costs in the box cover the most popular room and meal plan combination (on-campus); If you choose to live off-campus, the estimated cost of room and meals will be around $12,000 based on 12 months.
Based on average books & supply costs
Health insurance is required for international students.
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GRE is NOT required
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The graduate faculty members at Youngstown State University are highly qualified and successful in research, scholarly and creative works. Our programs offer the latest developments in research and technology. Most importantly the college highly values teaching. This means that the focus is on you and your professional development. Graduate programs are designed to provide you with growth in both theory and practice. Field experiences are available and encouraged. In addition, there are many opportunities to engage in research, scholarship and creative works with faculty members.
Fall 2024
application deadline is
May 1, 2024
