SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Doctor of Health Science
DHSc
Program Details
Program Details
Study from Anywhere
Flexible, fully online learning designed for working professionals—advance your career without relocating or interrupting full-time work.
Engage in Applied, Real-World Learning
Our active learning approach emphasizes case-based inquiry, collaborative problem-solving, and practical application to real healthcare challenges.
Become a Healthcare Leader
Develop advanced expertise across clinical practice, leadership, education, and healthcare systems.
About KGI’s Doctor of Health Science
Keck Graduate Institute's Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) program is designed for healthcare professionals across clinical and non-clinical roles who are ready to expand their expertise and advance into leadership, academic, or policy-making roles.
This 100% online, asynchronous doctoral programs provides flexibility to balance rigorous academic study with professional and personal commitments — no campus visits required. The curriculum is designed to help experienced healthcare professionals deepen their expertise while gaining the skills needed to influence healthcare delivery, lead system-level change, shape health policy, and educate the next generation of healthcare professionals.
DHSc program features include:
- Interprofessional learning with diverse healthcare colleagues, preparing graduates to collaborate effectively and lead within complex healthcare environments.
- Transfer credit options for qualified applicants
- Case-based and collaborative learning model
- A capstone project aligned with professional goals and organizational impact
What You’ll Learn
The curriculum for the DHSc program provides both breadth and depth across advanced clinical, leadership, and systems-based domains. Learning outcomes include:
- Advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making
- Leadership, systems-based practice, and interprofessional collaboration
- Healthcare policy, ethics, and quality improvement
- Evidence-based practice and applied research methods
- Design and implementation of solutions to complex healthcare challenges
- Scholarly expertise demonstrated through a doctoral capstone project
Students also develop skills that translate across roles in education, leadership, and healthcare innovation.
Program Overview
The DHSc program is structured to meet the needs of busy professionals. Full-time students can complete the degree in as few as three semesters, with a part-time option available for greater flexibility.
Students may tailor their academic experience toward areas such as:
- Clinical leadership
- Healthcare systems and policy
- Health professions education
Program Details
The DHSc program can be completed in three semesters, with a part-time option available for individuals seeking a more flexible pace. The active learning curriculum is designed to expand expertise for leadership, academic, and policy-making roles.
Fall
- Organizational Behavior
- Infectious Diseases and Community Health
- Motivation, Change, and Leadership
- Healthcare Economics
- Research Methods or Elective
Spring
- Chronic Diseases and Community Health
- Medical Research and Writing
- Capstone
- Research Methods or Elective
Summer
- Health Promotion, Education, and Ethics
- Healthcare Policy
- Healthcare Management
- Capstone
Career Pathways with a DHSc
Graduates from the DHSc program are well-positioned for leadership roles across clinical, academic, and administrative settings. Career pathways include:
- Academic faculty in health professions programs
- Clinical and medical leadership roles
- Healthcare administration and executive leadership
- Health policy and consulting roles
- Public health and nonprofit leadership
Common job titles include Director of Clinical Education, Program Director, Healthcare Administrator, Medical Science Liaison, Health Policy Analyst, and Clinical Leader.
How to Apply to the DHSc Program
Ready to take the next step? Apply to join the next cohort.
Application requirements include:
- Online application
- Personal statement
- Résumé
- One letter of recommendation
- Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- English language proficiency (for international applicants)
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must hold a master’s or doctoral degree in a clinical or health-related field. In addition:
- Relevant licensure or professional experience in a healthcare field
Financing Your Doctoral Degree
Invest in your graduate education with confidence. KGI offers guidance tailored to your needs and connects you with essential information and helpful resources to ensure you fully understand the costs of your degree and the financial support you will receive.
The program is competitively priced at $1,070 per credit. The full program requires 36 credits, for a total cost of $38,520.
Financing Your StudiesBecoming a Healthcare Leader Starts at KGI
Advance your career as a healthcare leader, educator, or policy influencer. Join KGI’s DHSc program and prepare to make a lasting impact on healthcare outcomes and communities.
Start your application today