PhD in Health Sciences
University of Auckland
Duration
4 years
Intake
Semester One each year
Degree
PhD
Program Overview
Are you an experienced health professional or leader working in the health sector?
This doctorate offers you a pathway to a research-based higher degree.
Address key health sector challenges and influence health policy at all levels. Conduct impactful research that benefits your workplace and meets the evolving demands of the healthcare industry. This degree empowers you to transform healthcare practices across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Develop professional skills in research, evaluation and reflective practice. This programme highlights your commitment to professional integrity and innovative healthcare leadership in your field, nationally and internationally.
Gain expertise to lead health services with a special focus on Māori and Pacific communities. Understand the Treaty of Waitangi's implications for health and well-being. Your taught courses will focus on Māori health, including social, economic and environmental influences, as well as the contributions of whānau, hapū, iwi and tribal entities.
Key Information
University
University of Auckland
Campus
Grafton
Total Credits
360 points
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
No
Program Details
Duration
Tuition Fee:
Format
Attendance:
Study Gap:
Fees & Funding:
NZ$8,847.60
Course Structure
The DHSc comprises a combination of taught courses (120 points) and a thesis (240 points) which will develop your professional understanding and expertise in leadership, research, implementation, evaluation and professional practice.
Starting in Semester One each year, you will complete four courses in the following order:
HLTHSCI 801 - Healthcare Strategy and Planning (30 points). This course must be taken in Semester One of your first year of enrolment.
HLTHSCI 800 - Research in Action (30 points)
HLTHSCI 802 - Critical Synthesis of Health Issues (30 points)
HLTHSCI 803 - Research Proposal (30 points)
HLTHSCI 897A - Thesis (120 points)
HLTHSCI 897B - Thesis (120 points)
Total: 360 points
Please note:
HLTHSCI 801 to HLTHSCI 803 are part-time only
HLTHSCI 897 can be undertaken as either a part-time or full-time course.
Entry Requirement
Academic
Master’s degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, or related discipline
Language
IELTS - Minimum score of 6.5, no band below 6.0
PTE - Minimum score of 58, no communicative skills below 50
TOEFL - Minimum score of 90, with no section below 20
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