Online Programs: Doctorate

Rutgers online Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) was the first Advanced Practice Doctorate program in the U.S. created for Certified Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS). The program prepares certified medical laboratory scientists as advanced practice healthcare practitioners dedicated to increasing the value of diagnostics through consultation as members of interprofessional healthcare teams and conduct outcomes and quality research focused on evidence of the impact of diagnostics on healthcare outcomes. Graduates are prepared to be effective leaders in many facets of the clinical laboratory science profession, particularly in advanced practice roles promoting quality health care through appropriate and cost-effective utilization of clinical laboratory services.

The Doctor of Health Informatics (DHI) is a 54-credit degree program that emphasizes the use of informatics concepts, techniques and implementations for applications in both clinical and public health care settings. The Doctor of Health Informatics (DHI) degree program is specifically designed to provide the required knowledge, skills and competencies for the adoption of best practices in informatics applications towards health and pharmaceutical applications. Students choose one of the following specialization tracks: Health Data Analytics Track; Health Information Management Track; or Pharmacoinformatics Track. From data acquisition to data mining, the Department of Health Informatics offers state-of-the-art courses and degrees for current and aspiring professionals in the health, pharmaceutical and clinical sectors.