Doctor of Philosophy in Health Science Brochure | College of Health Care Sciences

10 | Ph.D. in Health Science ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS The Ph.D. Committee on Admissions will recommend prospective students for admission by considering the overall qualities of the applicant through • official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores • a statement of intent • writing samples • letters of recommendation • a personal interview All applicants must 1. hold a master’s or professional doctoral degree (e.g., Au.D., D.P.T., O.T.D.) from a regionally accredited college or university prior to matriculation into the program 2. demonstrate a minimum cumulative master’s or professional doctoral degree GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. 3. have official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) recommended scores of 150 (verbal), 149 (quantitative) and 4 (analytical writing) GRE scores must be less than five years old at the time of matriculation 4. have prior health care or health research experience A copy of the applicant’s current state license and/or professional certification or verifiable documentation regarding this experience must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. 5. participate in a personal interview with the Ph.D. Interview Committee Telephone or Skype interviews are accepted based on the applicant’s needs. Applicants must also provide • two letters of recommendation supporting the applicant’s aptitude and determina- tion to complete this course of study (The letters should originate from professional colleagues/supervisors or from course instructors at the last school attended.) • one writing sample that reflects master’s or doctoral degree-level original work • a written statement describing the applicant’s interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in Health Science, research interests, and career goals • a résumé or curriculum vitae • a completed application for admission • official transcripts from all graduate study