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Ph.D. in Health Sciences

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Why Health Sciences?

Kinesiology students using device to visualize bone and muscle structure

In many health science areas, a significant shortage of professors and clinical scientific leaders exists to replace and fill much-needed positions right now and in the future.

To meet the shortfall of faculty and clinical research scientists, this doctoral degree focuses on specific areas of health sciences including communication sciences and disorders, kinesiology, nursing and social work.

Our program prepares you for a career in research, academia and industry.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the general requirements for admission to TCU graduate school, Harris College requires the following for admission to its Ph.D. program:

  1. 3.5 grade point average (GPA) minimum
  2. Completed course in statistics
  3. Completed graduate level research course
  4. Completed master’s degree or higher in a related field from a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body
  5. Completed thesis or comparable project from the master’s or higher prepared degree
  6. Three letters of recommendation: two must be academic references with at least one from a previous graduate program faculty member or administrator
  7. Letter discussing research interest area(s) and professional goals
  8. A current license to practice in related field of study in the U.S., if applicable
  9. A curriculum vitae or resume

Applicants who do not meet the 3.5 GPA requirement but have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on prior graduate-level coursework may be considered for provisional admission on an individual basis. Factors that will be considered in the admission decision are GPA on graduate-level coursework, research interest, scholarly activities, professional leadership and work history. 

All materials should be submitted by Feb. 1, 11:59 p.m. CST for full admission consideration for the following fall semester. Late applications may be considered pending space in the program. 

Program Leadership

Adam C. King, PhD
Associate Professor and PhD in Health Sciences Program Director
817-257-6869
a.king@tcu.edu
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Danielle Brimo
Director of the Davies School of Communication Sciences and Disorders and Professor
817-257-6882
danielle.brimo@tcu.edu
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Peter Weyand
Professor & Chair, Director Locomotor Performance Laboratory
817-257-1222
p.weyand@tcu.edu
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Suzy Lockwood
Associate Dean for Nursing & Nurse Anesthesia; Director, Center for Oncology Education & Research; and Professor
817-257-6758
s.lockwood@tcu.edu
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Nada Elias-Lambert
Department Chair; Professor; Affiliate Faculty, Women & Gender Studies; Affiliate Faculty, Comparative Race & Ethnic Studies
817-257-6762
n.eliaslambert@tcu.edu
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