Research is a rapidly expanding part of health care and our students have the opportunity to develop research skills and knowledge while still in school. Through academic partnerships, our students work alongside research scientists who are researching surveillance of children's blood lead levels, early hearing interventions, pregnancy/STI prevention, and public health workforce development. Students interested in public health research collect and analyze data to gain a better perspective of the health of a population.

Those who choose research as a career choice have numerous job opportunities, such as developing new or improving existing drugs, treatments or other medically related products. They may work in research centers, hospitals, universities and pharmaceutical companies in both the public and private sectors.

Gain valuable real-world, professional experience while enjoying paid employment and discounted tuition rates as a graduate student at USD. The affordability you gain through graduate assistantships and fellowships will equip you with valuable skills for professional careers or continuing academic work. 

Teaching and research assistantships are awarded by individual departments. If you do not receive an assistantship within your department, you are eligible for an assistantship outside of your academic program or administrative assistantships within support offices are available at USD. Further inquiries should be directed to the graduate chair of the department.

For more information and to apply for a graduate assistantship, visit the Graduate Assistantship webpage.