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 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Public Health Health Sciences View 137 other PhDs in Public Health in United States

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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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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 Fee

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International

25603 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 102415 USD for the full programme during 48 months.
National

25603 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 102415 USD for the full programme during 48 months.
In-State

25603 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 102415 USD for the full programme during 48 months.

Living costs for Montgomeryville

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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