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The Science Director leads the organization's overall work in relation to scientific strategy. Their role is to give direction with a particular focus on research, innovation and evidence-based practice. Their responsibilities are providing strategic scientific advice and inputs to healthcare science, developing new science policy, implementing new initiatives, managing program operations, and designing new programs to meet national needs with respect to minority health and health discrepancies.

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  • Master of Science (m.sc.) in Environmental Science
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    Avg. Duration:15 monthsAvg. Fees:$24,838Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PH.D.) in Integrative Biology
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    Avg. Duration:60 monthsAvg. Fees:$11,442Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master Degree in Conservation Biology
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    Avg. Duration:17 monthsAvg. Fees:$21,721Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Arts (m.a.) in Mathematics
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    Avg. Duration:16 monthsAvg. Fees:$25,745Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Molecular Biology
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$42,306Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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6.1 years
$105K
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1.98 years
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3
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