36 monthsProgramme duration
FebStarting Month
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
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 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
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
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