Kingston,
RI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Health Sciences in Kingston United States | University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island
|
Kingston United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,652
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The field of Health Sciences is constantly advancing, demanding skilled professionals with analytical minds to address critical healthcare challenges. Our Ph.D. in Health Sciences equips students with practical training through fundamental, applied, and translational coursework, combined with laboratory research or fieldwork opportunities essential for tackling these issues.
As an ever-progressing discipline, Health Sciences calls for expert problem-solvers to confront pressing societal health concerns. Through collaboration with diverse faculty across the College of Health Sciences, this doctoral program delivers comprehensive hands-on training in core concepts, practical applications, and research translation, preparing graduates to address complex health challenges.
The Health Sciences Ph.D. program offers specialized tracks in: Communicative Disorders (CMD), Human Development and Family Science (HDF), Kinesiology (KIN), Nutrition (NUT), and Physical Therapy (PT). Detailed information about each concentration follows, including admission criteria and degree completion requirements for doctoral candidates.
Specializations
Communicative Disorders
Human Development and Family Studies
Kinesiology
Nutrition and Food Sciences
Physical Therapy
Entry Term
Fall/Spring
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have a post-baccalaureate degree in Communicative Disorders, Human Development and Family Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Food Sciences or other appropriate discipline. Applicants must submit a personal statement and identify a faculty member whom they would like to work with (students should correspond with this person prior to applying), describe their research interests, experience and goals. Up to 30 credits from a previously-earned master's degree may be applied toward the PhD if the prior degree is in Communicative Disorders, Human Development and Family Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Food Sciences. A minimum of 42 credits must be taken at the University of Rhode Island. Transfer credits for students with degrees in other related disciplines will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with course deficiencies will be expected to take additional coursework to ensure expertise. It is expected that the applicant will contact prospective research mentors to discuss the potential for graduate study.
A competitive applicant will have the following
A master's degree in one of the specializations listed above or a closely related field from an accredited institution
A personal statement not to exceed 1000 words describing:
Their interest in health sciences, particularly their area of specialization
What relevant research/work experience they have
Why they chose to apply to the PhD program at URI
Which faculty member(s) they wish to work (evidence that they have already contacted the major professor with whom they would like to work)
Letters of recommendation from references familiar with their potential for success in graduate study (two required) but can submit up to four letters.
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the undergraduate career that can be confirmed with official transcripts from the institution (some programs may require a higher or lower GPA).
TOEFL iBT - An overall score of 80 or above
Reading: 19 ,Writing: 18, Listening: 17, Speaking: 18
The minimum score on the Paper-based TOEFL is 550.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): All scores must be sent directly to URI. Required minimum score of 6.5, AND minimum scores in the following areas:
Reading: 6.5, Writing: 6.5, Listening: 6.5, Speaking: 6.5
Duolingo English Test: Required minimum score of 105
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Required minimum score of 6.5. IELTS scores must be sent directly to URI.
A competitive applicant will have the following
A master's degree in one of the specializations listed above or a closely related field from an accredited institution
A personal statement not to exceed 1000 words describing:
Their interest in health sciences, particularly their area of specialization
What relevant research/work experience they have
Why they chose to apply to the PhD program at URI
Which faculty member(s) they wish to work (evidence that they have already contacted the major professor with whom they would like to work)
Letters of recommendation from references familiar with their potential for success in graduate study (two required) but can submit up to four letters.
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the undergraduate career that can be confirmed with official transcripts from the institution (some programs may require a higher or lower GPA).
TOEFL iBT - An overall score of 80 or above
Reading: 19 ,Writing: 18, Listening: 17, Speaking: 18
The minimum score on the Paper-based TOEFL is 550.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): All scores must be sent directly to URI. Required minimum score of 6.5, AND minimum scores in the following areas:
Reading: 6.5, Writing: 6.5, Listening: 6.5, Speaking: 6.5
Duolingo English Test: Required minimum score of 105
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Required minimum score of 6.5. IELTS scores must be sent directly to URI.
Tuition
USD
30,652