Health Sciences Programs
Leading in today’s complex healthcare landscape requires strategic thinking, interdisciplinary knowledge, and a commitment to service. ODU’s Doctor of Health Sciences (D.H.Sc.) program prepares professionals to take on leadership roles in healthcare organizations, academic institutions, and public health settings.
In this program, you will develop the skills needed to:
- Build strategic communication and negotiate
- Analyze healthcare delivery systems and population health
- Apply data analytics and research methods to decisions
- Lead organizational change with finance and strategy tools
- Evaluate programs for quality and impact
- Navigate health policy, leverage health IT and drive innovation
In as little as three years, you will be prepared to lead health organizations, shape policy, and drive innovation with your Doctor of Health Sciences from a respected R1 research institution.
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 the degree while balancing work and other responsibilities.