The mission of USU is to support the readiness of America’s Warfighter and the health and well-being of the military community by educating and developing uniformed health professionals, scientists and leaders; by conducting cutting-edge, military-relevant research, and by providing operational support to units around the world.
PhD Programmes
About
History
Although the Uniformed Services University was chartered by an act of Congress on September 21, 1972, the university story really begins decades earlier.
Education
The F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine offers doctorate degrees in medicine, doctorate and master’s degrees in public health and related disciplines, doctorate degrees in medical and clinical psychology, and interdisciplinary Ph.D. degrees in three military-relevant areas of science: molecular and cell biology, neuroscience and emerging infectious diseases.
Research
The Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR) was established at USU to facilitate, promote and oversee the research activities at USU. This office monitors, reviews, and coordinates approvals for all matters dealing with research at the University, including the following responsibilities: identification of potential funding sources; pre-award administration; post-award administration; grant award and receipt; administration of the Program for the Protection of Human Participants in Research (PPHPR), including Institutional Review Board (IRB) review and approval; and monitoring of compliance with all federal regulations regarding the conduct of research.
University Ranking
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
1106 -61
2022
1045 -88
2021
957
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
801
2021
801
2020
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
- Center for Deployment Psychology
- Center for Global Health Engagement
- Center for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine
- Center for Rehabilitation Sciences Research
- Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
- Consortium for Health and Military Performance
Medical services
Students in the DNP and MSN programs must be on active duty in the Army, Navy or Air Force or be in the U.S. Public Health Service. Ph.D. students may be active-duty nurses in one of the four uniformed services or work for the Veterans Administration or other federal service. Active-duty students and federal employees apply for admission, first through their service, and then to the University.
Student Life
Campus life
The Uniformed Services University is surrounded by park-like woodlands in Bethesda, Maryland. Our campus is adjacent to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and across the street from the National Institutes of Health. USU's central location, in the heart of a bustling science community and just miles from Washington D.C., grants students unparalleled opportunities to work alongside renowned scientists in cutting edge laboratories.
Sports facilities
Athletic activities such as soccer, rugby and hockey foster a healthy dose of friendly competition while student interest groups provide opportunities to learn about medical specialties like aerospace medicine, surgery, family medicine and undersea medicine. At USU there are many clubs and organizations that span a variety of hobbies and interests.
Accreditation
The university is accredited by: The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
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