Ph.D. in Health Sciences – Healthcare Leadership

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Ph.D. in Health Sciences – Healthcare Leadership Program?

• Healthcare delivery systems and evidence-based practices in health sciences
• Methods for implementing appropriate, culturally sensitive methods of healthcare delivery
• Quantitative and qualitative research techniques used in the field of health sciences

Throughout this degree, you can learn how to navigate various ethical issues and lead with integrity as an allied health professional. You’ll also explore topics related to risk management, teaching, and research methods in the field of health sciences.

In addition to taking research and statistics courses, you’ll complete a dissertation process designed to help you contribute to the base of knowledge in your field. The healthcare leadership specialization can help you hone your skills in evidence-based practice, cultural competency, health policy, and effective leadership. With training from our seasoned faculty, you can learn how to teach at the college level and meet the complex needs of the healthcare community.

Potential Careers for Healthcare Leadership Ph.D. in Health Sciences Graduates

Depending on your previously obtained certifications and licenses, some of the roles you could pursue with this degree include:

• Healthcare administrator
• Healthcare communications specialist
• Professor
• Public health worker

Benefits of Pursuing Your Online Doctorate in Health Sciences with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
• Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
• Completing your Ph.D. gives you a terminal credential that shows employers you have reached the pinnacle of educational achievement in your field.
• You’ll have the opportunity to network with leaders in allied health from across the country.

Military Tuition Discount

We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $375/credit hour. Here’s how:

• If you’re earning or have earned a master’s degree through Liberty, you automatically qualify for the low price (when you begin within 2 years of your master’s completion).
• If you haven’t earned a graduate degree through Liberty, our Executive Certificate program allows you to pay only $375/credit hour for a postgraduate certificate that can stand alone or potentially count as the first 21 hours of a related doctoral degree. Then pay just $375/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!