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Doctor of Health Sciences (D.H.Sc.) – General
Make a Lasting Impact in the Health Sciences Field with a Doctor of Health Sciences from Liberty University
If you are interested in allied health professions, enjoy helping others, and want to improve the healthcare field, then a Doctor of Health Sciences (D.H.Sc.) – General degree may be for you.
As you pursue your Doctor of Health Sciences (D.H.Sc.) degree online at Liberty, you will be taught by leading experts in the health sciences field who are excited to partner with you as you seek to create meaningful change in your community. Our professors are researchers, authors, and health sciences leaders who are dedicated to your success.
In addition to having talented faculty, Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), so you can be confident that you are receiving a world-class education. Our courses are primarily offered in an online format, so you can study from the comfort of home.
What Will You Learn in Our Doctor of Health Sciences Degree?
- Critique and review of health science literature
- Cultural competency in health sciences
- Ethical issues in health science
- Healthcare delivery systems
- Principles of teaching in the health sciences
As you pursue your Doctor of Health Sciences degree at Liberty, you will study a variety of subjects within the health sciences field. By partnering with us, you can prepare for exciting opportunities upon graduation.
With our general specialization, you can mix and match courses so that you can tailor your education to your career goals. In addition, the practicum and research project are designed to help you turn your knowledge into wisdom. Gaining hands-on experience before you graduate can help set you apart as you pursue new opportunities or positions of added responsibility.
Potential Career Opportunities for Doctor of Health Sciences Graduates
Depending on your previously obtained certifications and licenses, some of the roles you could pursue with this degree include:
- Exercise physiologist
- Healthcare administrator
- Healthcare communications specialist
- Hospital director
- Medical assistant
Benefits of Pursuing Our Doctor of Health Sciences Degree
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online D.H.Sc. from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our online Doctor of Health Sciences degree in as little as 3 years.
Military Tuition Discount
We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Here’s how:
- If you’re earning or have earned a master’s degree through Liberty, you automatically qualify for the low price (when you begin within 2 years of your master’s completion).
- If you haven’t earned a graduate degree through Liberty, our Executive Certificate program allows you to pay only $300/credit hour for a postgraduate certificate that can stand alone or potentially count as the first 21 hours of a related doctoral degree. Then pay just $300/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!
Credit Hours
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
May 13, 2024
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Maximize Your Time
- 100% online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.*
- Earn credit for prior learning.
- Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
- Transfer in up to 50% of a master’s degree.
* excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
Your goals on your time
We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and complete your degree as quickly as possible. One of our admissions counselors is ready to assist you with starting the process.
Contact Us: (800) 424-9595
Why Choose Liberty University?
Prepare for a Career
Go from merely surviving in your current job to thriving in the career of your dreams.
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.
Access Academic Support
Access our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing resources, study aids, and IT support.
Grow in Your Faith
Each of our programs is grounded in biblical principles, and our professors consider teaching to be more than a job – it’s their calling.
Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
87% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid.
Tuition Discounts
Available for military service members, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses, as well as emergency response personnel.
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay for your classes.
Other Payment Options are Available
Contact one of our admissions counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.
An Accredited Private Education Made for You
As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.
Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education.
Liberty University is proud to announce that we are recognized by multiple institutions for our affordability, accessibility, and academic quality. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America.