About this Program

91制片厂 offers a Doctor of Health Sciences degree in health sciences. The Health Sciences doctoral program will ready you for a leadership position in the workplace. Our program exposes you to a broad range of topics, including:

  • Healthcare delivery systems
  • Strategic communication
  • Medical simulation
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Data analytics
  • Health policy
  • Organizational management
  • Conflict analysis

The program consists of 14 courses for a total of 42 credit hours, delivered in eight consecutive semesters via online, asynchronous instruction. The online format allows students anywhere to earn a degree while balancing work and other responsibilities.

Program Highlights

  • Balancing obligations to your job, education and family? Online, asynchronous courses make it easy.

  • Complete your degree in just eight consecutive semesters.

  • Comprehensive courses prepare you for a variety of real-life situations in the workplace.

At a Glance
Degree Level
Graduate
Delivery Modes

Careers

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Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Health Sciences at 91制片厂?

The Health Sciences doctoral program is fully online with the coursework fully offered in an asynchronous online environment.

    • A master's or doctoral degree awarded by a regionally accredited institution in the field of healthcare, education, management, or related disciplines.
    • Qualifying grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better (on a 4-point scale), taken from the highest of the following two possible calculations:
      • Completed Undergraduate GPA (foreign degrees considered on a case by case basis)
      • Completed U.S. graduate degree GPA
    • Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can reasonably assess the applicant鈥檚 ability to successfully complete our doctoral program. Make sure your recommenders submit this form through the GradCAS Evaluator portal.
    • Personal essay of approximately 300-500 words describing how the Health Sciences doctoral program will enhance the applicant's academic and/or professional career goals.
    • Current resume/CV documenting professional experience and educational achievements.
    • Applicants must report all institutions attended and send all official transcripts to GradCAS. If you do not list or send official transcripts for all institutions attended, processing of your application may be delayed.
    • Following the online instructions, applicants must contact every college or university attended and request transcripts be sent directly to . 

Cost of Attendance

We believe in providing students with transparent and accessible information about the cost of attendance. 

Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2025-26 academic year (subject to change). Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.

Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $486
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit $649
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $1,334.50

Ways to Fund Your Degree

There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending 91制片厂, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.

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