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Earn Your Doctorate in Health Science Online

Advance in your field and become the healthcare leader your community needs. When you earn your Doctor of Health Science (DHSc.) degree online at University of Bridgeport, you’ll prepare yourself for a career influencing public health at the local, state, and federal levels.

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Become a Trusted Leader and Public Health Expert

Complete your DHSc fully online!

3 start dates (fall, spring, and summer)

3 doctoral degree concentrations

No GRE or GMAT required!

Earn your doctorate in just over three years!*

4-week virtual doctoral residency

*Program length may vary by individual

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Specialize in Evidence-Based Healthcare Policy

By earning your Doctor of Health Sciences degree, you’ll develop the skills and experience you need to lead healthcare centers, write public health policy, and educate future public health professionals at the college level. In UB’s online DHSc. program, you’ll learn from expert clinicians, healthcare providers, and public health leaders with decades of experience in their fields.

Designed for Busy Working Professionals

In this flexible degree program, all your coursework is completed entirely online, including your four-week online doctoral residency. We understand you’re busy. By earning your Doctor of Health Sciences online, you’ll be able to continue working while advancing your career!

Choose from One of Three Concentrations

  • Clinician track
  • Education track
  • Nutrition track

Credits Required

  • 61 total credit hours
  • 12 concentration credit hours
  • 18 core credit hours
  • 18 elective credit hours
  • 13 dissertation and seminar credit hours

Time to Completion

Earn your doctorate in just over three years!*

*Program length may vary by individual.

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“I have a Doctor of Health Science degree, an MBA in management, and a bachelor's — all from UB. These degrees have opened so many doors for me. UB prepared me with the tools necessary to be a knowledgeable healthcare leader.”

— Paula Garay, DHSc., MBA

Invest in Yourself

Paying for graduate school doesn’t have to be stressful. There are a variety of federal, state, and private financial aid programs available, including grants, scholarships, and student loans. The Office of Student Financial Services is ready to connect with you and guide you toward achieving your educational goals.

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Accreditations

New England Associations of Schools and Colleges
Connecticut Office of Higher Education
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science
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