A career in the healthcare industry can be facilitated by undertaking studies in health sciences. This area of study prepares students who wish to work in the fields of health policy, management, administration, or as a basis for pursuing further education for a clinical career.

A Doctorate of Philosophy, or PhD, may require eight years or more to complete, as well as a dissertation. In most fields, the possession of a PhD qualifies the holder to become a professor of a chosen subject. There are many different programs available.

Part time learning allows one to obtain part-time degrees even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at his or own pace, gradually accumulating credits which count towards final qualification.