Doctor of Applied Health (DrAH)

About this programme

The DrAH is a solutions-focused interdisciplinary degree program. The curriculum focuses on developing essential skills based on theory and evidence for real world applications to resolve issues within health-related sectors. Graduates of the Doctor of Applied Health program will be ready to make meaningful contributions to scholarship in applied health through their knowledge and understanding of a range of research methodologies and their relevance to specific real world challenges impacting health-focused organizations and communities. In responding to the demand for scholar-practitioners with the ability to provide leadership in the workplace and build strong collaborative networks, through this program, UPEI aims to meet the pressing needs for evidence-informed, upstream prevention, policies and practices that target population health promotion. To this end, the DrAH focuses on developing graduates with the competencies required to bridge gaps between health systems, health researchers, health practitioners, and decision/policy makers in a manner that breaks down silos and enables professionals to work toward common goals. The Doctor of Applied Health at UPEI is the first professional Doctor of Applied Health degree program in Atlantic Canada. The program model is a four-year, 60 credit professional doctoral program with a capstone project. The program will be delivered using a cohort approach with a high degree of active engagement and collaborative interdisciplinary learning.