Doctor of Health Science PHD Program By Auckland University of Technology (AUT) |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

PhD

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.

The Doctor of Health Science is a combination of 120 points from courses and a research thesis of 240 points.

A distinguishing feature of this doctoral degree is the clear focus on practice and on research that can inform professional practice. Students are encouraged to build collaborative relationships with health system managers, policy makers and practice experts while going through the planning, enacting and dissemination phases of their research project.

You provide a full research proposal when you're close to completing the coursework courses, before you start the thesis course.

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

PhD

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.

The Doctor of Health Science is a combination of 120 points from courses and a research thesis of 240 points.

A distinguishing feature of this doctoral degree is the clear focus on practice and on research that can inform professional practice. Students are encouraged to build collaborative relationships with health system managers, policy makers and practice experts while going through the planning, enacting and dissemination phases of their research project.

You provide a full research proposal when you're close to completing the coursework courses, before you start the thesis course.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6+

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

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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

7,079 NZD
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International Students

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To be eligible for admission, domestic students need University Entrance, while international applicants need to have completed Year 13 Cambridge International Examinations or the International Baccalaureate (or equivalent). Degree-specific requirements are listed on the website.


Domestic student fees
are approximately NZ$6700 per year, while international students are charged approximately US$21,000 per year. Scholarships and awards are available at this study level for all students, such as the Dream NEW Scholarship and the Keir Trust Study Award. Explore your funding options here.

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To be eligible for postgraduate study at Auckland University of Technology, you need a relevant bachelor’s degree and, if coming from a non-English speaking country, proof of your proficiency in English. Explore entry requirements in more detail here.

Tuition fees for domestic students at the postgraduate level are NZ$8,711 (with some exceptions),  while international students are charged between US$4,941 (for PhD study) and US$38,120, depending on the course.


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