Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Integrated and Applied Sciences

Saint Louis University's Doctor of Integrated and Applied Sciences with a concentration in health and rehabilitation sciences is offered in the Doisy College of Health Sciences. This program exposes students to areas of health and rehabilitation sciences, encourages collaboration across programs, departments and academic units, and provides opportunities for presenting research to wide and diverse audiences. This program prepares students to become scholars and researchers in academic, clinical research, and/or practice settings. It allows students to pair their areas of study with interdisciplinary courses in biological, behavioral, psychosocial and environmental aspects of human health. Students specialize in a health and rehabilitation sciences discipline content area that aligns with the research being conducted by their faculty mentor. Available areas of study are: Athletic training, Clinical health sciences, Occupational science and occupational therapy, Nutrition and dietetics, Physical therapy, and Speech, language and hearing sciences. The health and rehabilitation sciences concentration utilizes interdisciplinary approaches and collaboration to prepare graduates to confidently assume multifaceted roles in the changing health care environment. The distribution of courses is determined on an individual basis. The student and their faculty mentor develop an appropriate coursework track with subsequent review by and feedback from the program director and administrative committee, when appropriate. Upon completion of the program, successful graduates will: Demonstrate an understanding of the independent and interactive aspects of health sciences, through intellectual inquiry and reflection. Exhibit competency in designing and implementing health sciences research to advance knowledge while applying principles of ethical scientific inquiry/conduct.  

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Research Scientist (Interdisciplinary Focus), Principal Investigator (Applied Sciences Projects), Scientific Journal Editor (Interdisciplinary Focus), International Collaboration Leader (STEM), Academic Program Director (Integrated Sciences), Biomedical Research Scientist, Clinical Trials Director (Interdisciplinary Studies), Health Informatics Researcher, Research Fellow, Science Education Innovator, STEM Curriculum Developer, Public Science Communication Specialist, Scientific Think Tank Contributor, Community Outreach & Engagement Director, Biotechnology Innovation Specialist, Public Health Research Scientist, Translational Medicine Specialist.