Doctor of Health Science 36 months PHD Programme By Auckland University of Technology (AUT) |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Health Science fulfils today's industry needs, enabling health professionals to pursue research that is directly relevant to their workplace. AUT is the only university in New Zealand to offer the Doctor of Health Science.

The Doctor of Health Science is designed to challenge. You explore a specialist area of interest, contribute to the body of knowledge in your field, and advance your career prospects. This degree is an innovative combination of taught courses and a research project investigating your own field of professional practice.


This programme is not available for international students

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Health Science fulfils today's industry needs, enabling health professionals to pursue research that is directly relevant to their workplace. AUT is the only university in New Zealand to offer the Doctor of Health Science.

The Doctor of Health Science is designed to challenge. You explore a specialist area of interest, contribute to the body of knowledge in your field, and advance your career prospects. This degree is an innovative combination of taught courses and a research project investigating your own field of professional practice.


This programme is not available for international students

Admission Requirements

6.5+

Must have completed the following in a specialisation appropriate to the proposed research:

  • Master’s degree with honours OR
  • Bachelor’s degree with honours (equivalent to 4 years of study)
The degree must have a standard equivalent to first class or second class (first division) honours.

The degree should include advanced learning in research, execution of a research project and a written report on the research.

AND

  • A minimum of five years’ professional experience in the specific area of study

3 Years
Feb
Jul

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
9,118 NZD

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