El Paso,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences in El Paso United States | University of Texas at El Paso
University of Texas at El Paso
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El Paso United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,572
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The Interdisciplinary Health Sciences PhD program aims to tackle the nationwide scarcity of doctorate-trained health professionals while focusing on critical research needs in U.S.-Mexico border communities. This innovative program adopts a cross-disciplinary approach to education, offering comprehensive perspectives on health challenges. Courses are taught by faculty across multiple departments within the College of Health Sciences, including Physical Therapy, Health Promotion, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Kinesiology, and Public Health, along with relevant courses from other colleges.
Program graduates will develop specialized research capabilities, foundational health sciences knowledge, and expertise in their chosen focus areas. The curriculum covers essential topics such as health discipline theories and literature, applied research methodologies, cultural influences on healthcare, research ethics, and leadership development for academic and professional settings. Graduates will be equipped to train upcoming healthcare professionals, perform vital research, and assume leadership positions in their field.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the PhD program in Health Sciences requires completion of a master's degree in a health-related profession. The program admissions committee will make recommendations to the Graduate School based on an assessment of each applicant's academic achievement and potential. Applicants must apply through the Graduate School, submitting an application form and the following supporting materials:
Transcripts according to the requirements of the Graduate School
Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
Three letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to assess the applicant's potential for doctoral work
Evaluation from students' recommenders for academic and professional abilities using a structured survey.
Personal statement describing career aspirations, potential research interests and faculty mentors, and research experiences, to assess candidate's writing skills.
Other evidence of relevant personal or professional experience
If you did not attend high school in the United States and your most recent institution of learning was not located in an English-speaking country, UTEP requires you to provide evidence of English-language proficiency. Minimum score 550 on the paper-based (pBT) TOEFL. Some programs require 600 or better. Minimum score of 79 on the internet-based test (iBT), and minimum of 6.5 on IELTS.
Transcripts according to the requirements of the Graduate School
Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
Three letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to assess the applicant's potential for doctoral work
Evaluation from students' recommenders for academic and professional abilities using a structured survey.
Personal statement describing career aspirations, potential research interests and faculty mentors, and research experiences, to assess candidate's writing skills.
Other evidence of relevant personal or professional experience
If you did not attend high school in the United States and your most recent institution of learning was not located in an English-speaking country, UTEP requires you to provide evidence of English-language proficiency. Minimum score 550 on the paper-based (pBT) TOEFL. Some programs require 600 or better. Minimum score of 79 on the internet-based test (iBT), and minimum of 6.5 on IELTS.
Tuition
USD
16,572