Integrated and Applied Sciences, Ph.D.

Program Highlights

• Athletic training
• Clinical health sciences
• Nutrition and dietetics
• Occupational science and occupational therapy
• Physical therapy
• Speech, language and hearing sciences

Curriculum Overview

• HSCI 6220 Foundations of Scholarly Excellence - 2 credits
• Research Courses - 6 credits
• HSCI 6980 Independent Study - 1 credit
• HSCI 6990 Dissertation Research - 12 credits
• Courses specific to the student's concentration (21 credits)

Careers

This research-intensive doctoral program trains students for careers in pharmaceutical, health care, and biochemical industries, as well as in academia. 

Admission Requirements

The successful applicant possesses a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited, recognized college or university in a discipline relevant to the research of the integrated and applied sciences faculty mentor. Students are required to proactively identify and establish a relationship with a faculty mentor whose research aligns with that of the student's interest prior to admission into the program. To review the research being done in DCHS, please visit our Doisy Research page.

Application Requirements

• Identification of and an established relationship with a faculty mentor
• Application form and fee
• Transcript(s)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Curriculum vitae
• Professional goals statement

Requirements for International Students

All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students. International students must also meet the following additional requirements:

• Demonstrate English Language Proficiency
• Financial documents are required to complete an application for admission and be reviewed for admission and merit scholarships. 
• Proof of financial support that must include:
  • A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the student's time at Saint Louis University
  • A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of the student's study at the University
• Academic records, in English translation, of students who have undertaken postsecondary studies outside the United States must include:
  • Courses taken and/or lectures attended
  • Practical laboratory work
  • The maximum and minimum grades attainable
  • The grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations
  • Any honors or degrees received.

WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.

Review Process

The IAS program director reviews all application materials for completeness. Complete applications are forwarded to the identified faculty mentor for review and admission consideration. The program director then communicates the admission decision along with a description of the next steps to the student. The faculty mentor is copied on all admissions communications.  

Tuition

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Scholarships, Assistantships and Financial Aid 

Students who identify an area of research and a qualified faculty mentor are accepted into the IAS Ph.D. with a concentration in health and rehabilitation sciences on a rolling basis. A limited number of research graduate assistantships are available each academic year. Assistantships and fellowships provide a stipend and may include health insurance and a tuition scholarship for the duration of the award. 

1. Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the independent and interactive aspects of health sciences through intellectual inquiry and reflection.
2. Graduates will exhibit competency in designing and implementing health sciences research to advance knowledge while applying principles of ethical scientific inquiry/conduct.
3. Graduates will display the ability to translate research findings and communicate them to a variety of audiences for effective dissemination.
4. Graduates will articulate a long-term trajectory for an impactful scholarly leadership plan that will support a successful career path.

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better to successfully complete each course taken in the program. 

Non-Course Requirements

Assuming successful completion of oral and written comprehensive exams, students typically complete the Ph.D. program in four years. Students entering the program with an appropriate M.S. degree may complete the program in less time, again assuming successful completion of oral and written comprehensive exams.

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.  

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

Program Notes

Courses designated as those specific to the program of study refer to those that may be in or complementary to the program of study discipline.

Contact Doisy College of Health Sciences
Recruitment specialist
314-977-2570
dchs@health.slu.edu