Clinical Health Science (MS)

Program Educational Goals:

Upon obtainment of the MS in Clinical Health Science, the graduate will:

1. Demonstrate a firm understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
2. Apply sound principles related to human anatomy, physiology, and pathology to the evaluation of the structure and function of the human body.
3. Understand and apply sound principles of research design, measurement, and statistical approaches to the evaluation of the literature supporting current and newly developing methods used to evaluate the structure and function of the human body.
4. Obtain pathways for lifelong professional and personal development, and
5. Demonstrate civic leadership that promotes attainment of resources to address community health needs.

Program Requirements:

Students enrolled in the Doctoral of Physical Therapy (DPT)  program may also earn a Master of Science in Clinical Health Science after successful completion of 31 credits of academic DPT degree-required coursework, including 3 credits of an advanced anatomy course, and a cumulative GPA of 3.0. The MS in Clinical Health Science will be offered only to students admitted into the UD DPT Program. Students may not apply directly into the MS degree program, nor will students be permitted to transfer into this program from another major.

Last Revised 2022-2023 Academic Year