PhD Health Services Research

Concentration: Health Services Research (HPM)
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health
Delivery: Traditional

The PhD concentration in Health Services Research (HPM) prepares students for research careers in both academic and non-academic organizations.  Program of study is tailored to the interests and backgrounds of individual students.  All students who complete the HPM doctoral degree concentration must demonstrate proficiency in defined substantive areas and must develop stated competencies. 

PhD Progression Policy

Know the progression policy for the PHD and DRPH.

Program of Study

If you have questions on your program, please contact the Doctoral Training Office at cophdoctoral@usf.edu. 

Current students may access their Degree Works planner from my.usf.edu or OASIS. Students may view their current progress in Archivum at usf.appiancloud.com/. (See Archivum instructions.). If you are not a current student, or want to view program requirements from a different catalog year please use these sources: 

• 2024/25 USF Catalog PhD Planner or COPH catalog section

• 2023/24 USF Catalog PHD section (pg. 795)

• 2022/23 USF Catalog PHD section (pg. 808)

• 2021/22 USF Catalog PHD section (pg. 786)

• 2020/21 USF Catalog PHD section (pg. 795)

• Any prior year please view the USF Graduate Catalog Archives 

There may be circumstances in which a student may need to change their catalog year. This must be initiated through a discussion with your academic advisor. Details regarding USF policy on changing catalog year can be found in the Student’s Major Degree Requirements section of the USF Graduate Catalog’s Academic Policies.