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151 Best PhD Medicine & Health Sciences Programs in the United States

Across the United States, 79 universities offer 151 PhD Medicine & Health Sciences programs, typically lasting 4–6 years. Courses from University of California, Berkeley, Georgia Institute of Technology and University of Southern California come first, because those universities rank highest.

104PhD / Doctorate
UT University of Texas at Tyler logo
#696 in United States United States

Clinical Psychology

University of Texas at Tyler — The PhD in Clinical Psychology at The University of Texas at Tyler prepares students for advanced practice and research in clinical psychology. The program covers a compr...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
106PhD / Doctorate
UT University of Texas at Tyler logo
#696 in United States United States

Integrated Biomedical Sciences

University of Texas at Tyler — The Integrated Biomedical Sciences PhD program at The University of Texas at Tyler equips students with a comprehensive understanding of various scientific disciplines th...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
108PhD / Doctorate
XU Xavier University logo
#697 in United States United States

Clinical Psychology

Xavier University — The PhD in Clinical Psychology program at Xavier University is designed to provide students with comprehensive training in both the theoretical and practical aspects of c...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
109PhD / Doctorate
XU Xavier University logo
#697 in United States United States

DNP, Population Health Leadership

Xavier University — The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a concentration in Population Health Leadership at Xavier University is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses to lead ini...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
FallIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
118PhD / Doctorate
RS Richard Stockton College of New Jersey logo
#771 in United States United States

Nursing

Richard Stockton College of New Jersey — The PhD in Nursing program at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey provides a rigorous academic framework for advanced study in the nursing field. This program equips s...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
119PhD / Doctorate
LE Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine logo
#777 in United States United States

Doctoral Program in Medical Microbiology Education

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine — The Doctoral Program in Medical Microbiology Education at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine prepares students to delve deep into the intricacies of microbial scie...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences

How these courses are ranked

11 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #28 (University of California, Berkeley) to #575 (University of South Carolina); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of California, Berkeley has the largest research record in this group, with 58,388,527 citations and an h-index of 1,903. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

The usual length is 4–6 years and 5 – 6 Years. 91% are full-time and 11 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (2% of courses with a stated intake). National University offers the widest choice, with 9 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for PhD Medicine & Health Sciences in the United States?

University of California, Berkeley (QS World #28), Georgia Institute of Technology (QS World #123) and University of Southern California (QS World #146) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for PhD Medicine & Health Sciences in the United States?

Of those with published fees, The University of Texas at Dallas is the least expensive at about USD 40,144 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a PhD Medicine & Health Sciences course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with 5 – 6 Years the next most common.

When do PhD Medicine & Health Sciences courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study PhD Medicine & Health Sciences online with a university in the United States?

11 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most PhD Medicine & Health Sciences courses in the United States?

National University, with 9, ahead of Oregon Health Sciences University (8).

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