Doctor of Health Science
Doctor of Health Science
Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) is a professional doctorate degree awarded in the field of health science.
Pronunciation
Doctor of Health Science: /ˈdɒktər ɒv hɛlθ ˈsaɪəns/
Etymology
The term "Doctor" originates from the Latin word 'docere', meaning 'to teach'. "Health" comes from the Old English 'hælth', meaning 'wholeness, a being whole, sound or well'. "Science" is derived from the Latin 'scientia', meaning 'knowledge'.
Overview
A Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) is a post-professional academic degree designed for those who aim to assume leadership roles in the health sector. This degree is often pursued by health professionals who have already earned their master's degree and want to further their knowledge and skills in the field of health science.
Related Terms
- Health Science: The field of applied science dealing with human and animal health.
- Doctorate: The highest academic degree awarded by universities in most countries.
- Professional Doctorate: A doctorate which is, in part, about professional practice.
- Master's Degree: An academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice.
See Also
- Doctor of Medicine
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- Doctor of Dental Surgery
- Doctor of Pharmacy
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Doctor of Optometry
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Doctor of Health Science
- Wikipedia's article - Doctor of Health Science
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