Overview

Salus University is ranked in the top 10 for research funding by the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry..

Salus University's PhD program in Biomedicine is fully accredited and allows students to specialize in any area of health science including, but not limited to:

Optometry
Audiology
Occupational Therapy
Physician Assistant Studies
Rehabilitation Sciences
Biological Sciences
Clinical Medicine

Master’s and Doctoral graduate students in Biomedicine will be trained and challenged to:

Use effective means of reviewing literature
Find and master the most specific and sensitive research techniques
Produce and manage data with sensitivity to quality assurance
Understand ethical and confidentiality mandates
Publish findings using methods that maintain the integrity of the research and its interpretation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methodology: Measurement and Design

Research Methodology: Data Analysis and Biostatistics

Research Methodology: Approaches and Concepts in Biomedical Research

Research Methodology: Epidemiology

Research Seminar: Critical Review of the Literature

Research Seminar: Epidemiology and Biomedical Research

Research Seminar I: Project Rationale, Design & Hypothesis
Research Project

Audience

This program is best suited for mid-career health practitioners who seek to study a certain trend among their patients or clients. While lab research may be a part of one's overall project, the primary focus of this program is clinical research. Students who completed this program have advanced in their careers within their chosen fields of healthcare practice.

Lecturers

The programme is led by Program Director and Dean of Research, Dr. Mitchell Scheiman, OD, PhD, FAAO

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Montgomeryville, United States

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Public Health Health Sciences View 187 other PhDs in Health Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

it is expected that the successful candidate for the PhD program will possess:

A documented record of academic achievement.
Demonstrated academic competency in mathematics/quantitative methods.
English language skills (both written and oral) essential to the successful completion of the coursework.

Additionally, you must submit:

Educational Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Two Letters of Evaluation

Life Experience Essay
Statement of Interest

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27426 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27426 USD / year

≈ 27426 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27426 USD / year

≈ 27426 USD / year

Living costs

Montgomeryville

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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