Doctor of Health Sciences
Course details
| NZQF Level | 10 |
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About the course
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. Hear about the Doctor of Health Sciences from our students . : Semester One each year. This programme is unavailable to international students.
About the provider
Located in the vibrant centre of Aotearoa New Zealand’s
largest city, The University of Auckland welcomes over 40,000 students each
year, including 8,000 international students from over 100 countries.
As New Zealand’s largest and leading university, we harness the power of partnerships, research, teaching, excellence and equity to positively impact communities. Leading the way in sustainability and innovation, we tackle some of the world’s most compelling issues and challenges.
From academic support, student wellbeing and career support, we offer a wide range of pastoral care to all our students to help you stay well and succeed.
Our main campuses are in Auckland, a cosmopolitan and multicultural city where you can experience the best of urban living with nature at your doorstep..