Areas of Specialization
The Doctor of Philosophy degree program in Allied Health Sciences is interdisciplinary, with areas of specialization in Nutritional Sciences and Rehabilitation Sciences.
- PhD in Allied Health Sciences with Specialization in Nutritional Sciences – URL https://alliedhealth.ouhsc.edu/Prospective-Students/Academic-Programs/PhD-in-AHS-with-Specialization-NS
- The Doctor of Philosophy degree program in Allied Health Sciences is designed to promote knowledge across disciplines and informed collaboration among disciplines while promoting research in an area of specialization. At this time, specialization is available in Nutritional Sciences, with emphases in obesity, diabetes, or cancer.
- PhD in Allied Health Sciences with Specialization in Rehabilitation Sciences – URL https://alliedhealth.ouhsc.edu/Prospective-Students/Academic-Programs/PhD-in-AHS-with-Specialization-in-RS
- The Doctor of Philosophy degree program in Allied Health Sciences was designed to promote knowledge across disciplines and informed collaboration among disciplines while promoting research in an area of specialization. Graduates are prepared to assume research faculty positions, particularly in allied health academic programs. At this time, specialization in Rehabilitation Sciences is available, with emphases in aging, biomechanics, cancer, musculoskeletal conditions, or pediatrics.
Career Opportunities
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Graduates of these programs will be prepared to assume leadership roles in research, education, public policy, and administration of health care services.
Cost
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are enrolled in the prescribed courses and to pay tuition and fees at the time designated by the Bursar's Office. Details regarding tuition/fee charges and collection are available from the Bursar's Office.
Prerequisites
To be considered for admission to the Ph.D. program after identifying a potential advisor, an applicant is evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in graded graduate coursework and have completed an undergraduate degree in an area of science that adequately prepares them for the proposed plan of study described below;
- It is preferred to have completed 34 credit hours of graduate coursework;
- A master's degree is preferred. The master's degree need not be in Nutritional Sciences or Rehabilitation Sciences. Each student's Advisory Committee reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of any graduate work previously completed by a student and may limit transfer credit. A maximum of 34 hours (NS) or 30 hours (RS) of master's degree work may be applied to the 90 hours required for the Ph.D. degree;
- A GRE score is required. Applicants who have matriculated from foreign institutions will also need a minimum TOEFL score of 550. The TOEFL web site is http://www.toefl.org. GRE and TOEFL scores should come from tests taken within the past two years.
- Submit a career goal statement, which includes a description of how the applicant expects the program to assist in meeting career goals, as well as the shared interests of the mentor and applicant. The admissions committee will consider the quality of the statement and the compatibility of the applicant’s career goals with those of the program.
- Submit a completed on-line application including the sections titled Application for Admission and Allied Health Supplemental. Application deadlines are July 1 for fall, December 1 for spring and May 1 for summer.
- All international/Non US Citizen applicants are required to have all transcripts/mark sheets processed through World Education Services (WES). WES web site is http://www.wes.org
Doctor of Philosophy Degree Requirements
The Doctor of Philosophy is an advanced degree focusing on in-depth study and research training designed to meet the needs and interests of each student. Ninety hours post-baccalaureate are required.
- All students are required to take core interdisciplinary and seminar courses (10 credit hours).
- Students must participate in the seminar course four semesters.
- There is a 15-18 credit hour requirement for research methods and statistic courses.
- There are 11-12 required individualized credit hours in an area of specialization. An individualized program for each student will be identified to meet each student’s goals. Graduate courses from any of the departments within the College of Allied Health, the Health Sciences Center Campus or Norman Campus may be selected. Existing areas of specialization are Rehabilitation Sciences and Nutritional Sciences.
- Up to 20 hours can be earned in doing original research for the dissertation under the supervision of faculty from the College of Allied Health.
Specialization in Nutritional Sciences - Curriculum
Total Hours of post-baccalaureate hours for graduation = 90
Graduate prerequisites courses = 34 Hours
The 90 post-baccalaureate hours consist of the following:
- Allied Health Sciences core = 10 Hours
- Individualized program
- (at least six from the College of Nutritional Sciences) = 11 Hours
- Research and Statistics(including 3 hr practicum)= 15 Hours
- Dissertation Research = 20 Hours
Fall year 1
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| BMSC 6202 | Preparing Future Faculty - Instructional Methods | 2 |
| AHS 6413 | Research Methods | 3 |
| AHS 6960 | Directed Readings | 1 |
Spring year 1
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| BSE 5173 | Biostatistics Methods II | 3 |
| CTS 5143 | Foundations of Clinical Research | 3 |
| BSE 5013 | Application of Microcomputers to Data Analysis | 3 |
Summer year 1
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| NS 5990 | Special Studies | 1-6 |
Fall year 2
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| AHS 6970 | Seminar in Allied Health Sciences | 1 |
| AHS 6950 | Practicum in Allied Health Sciences | 3 |
| BSE 5153 | Clinical Trials | 3 |
Spring year 2
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| AHS 6970 | Seminar in Allied Health Sciences | 1 |
| BSE 5653 | Nonparametric Methods | 3 |
| AHS 6960 | Directed Readings | 2 |
Summer year 2
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| NS 6203 | Nutrition and Cancer | 3 |
general exam - Taken at the conclusion of summer Year 2
Fall year 3
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| AHS 6980 | Research for Doctoral Dissertation | 9 |
| AHS 6970 | Seminar in Allied Health Sciences | 1 |
Dissertation proposal - submitted after fall year 3
Spring year 3
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| AHS 6980 | Research for Doctoral Dissertation | 9 |
| AHS 6970 | Seminar in Allied Health Sciences | 1 |
Summer year 3
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| AHS 6980 | Research for Doctoral Dissertation | 2 |
dissertation defense - completed after summer year 3
Specialization in Rehabilitation Sciences - Curriculum
Total Hours of post-baccalaureate hours for graduation = 90
Graduate prerequisites courses = 30 Hours
The 90 post-baccalaureate hours consist of the following:
- Allied Health Sciences core = 10 Hours
- Individualized program
- (at least six from the College of Allied Health) = 12 Hours
- Research and Statistics = 18 Hours
- Dissertation Research = 20 Hours
Fall year 1
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| BSE 5163 | Biostatistical Methods I | 3 |
| BSE 5013 | Application of Microcomputers to Data Analysis | 3 |
| RS 6113 | Anatomy & Physiology of the Axial Skeleton | 3 |
| AHS 6970 | Seminar in Allied Health Sciences | 1 |
Spring year 1
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| AHS 6970 | Seminar in Allied Health Sciences | 1 |
| RS 6173 | Rehabilitation Sciences I | 3 |
| RS 6433 | Measurement | 3 |
| BSE 5173 | Biostatistics Methods II | 3 |
Summer year 2
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| CTS 5112 | Grants Management | 2 |
| AHS 6990 | Special Studies | 1 |
Fall year 2
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| AHS 6970 | Seminar in Allied Health Sciences | 1 |
| AHS 6193 | Behavioral Approach to Motor Learning | 3 |
| RS 6273 | Rehabilitation Sciences II | 3 |
| AHS 6413 | Research Methods | 3 |
Spring year 2
general exam - Taken at the conclusion of summer Year 2
Summer Year 2
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| AHS 6980 | Research for Doctoral Dissertation | 2-9 |
proposal Defense - completed after summer year 2
fall year 3
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| AHS 6980 | Research for Doctoral Dissertation | 9 |
spring year 4
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| AHS 6980 | Research for Doctoral Dissertation | 6 |
dissertation defense - completed after Spring year 4
Admission Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy
Because faculty and students work together closely in the PhD program, prior to the submission of an application a prospective student must identify a faculty member who has expertise in the applicant's area of interest, has authority to chair a PhD committee, and agrees to serve as the student’s advisor if admitted.
Program Objectives for the Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy degree program in Allied Health Sciences is interdisciplinary and designed to promote knowledge across disciplines and informed collaboration among disciplines. Graduates of the program will be prepared to assume leadership roles in research, education, public policy, and administration of health care services.
The individualized program is designed to meet each student's educational goals. Graduate courses from any of the departments within the College of Allied Health, the Health Sciences Center campus, or the Norman campus may be selected as a part of a student's individualized program. The interdisciplinary aspects of the program will promote expansion of knowledge across disciplines and informed collaboration among disciplines, which are hallmarks of today's research, education, and health care environments.
