Doctor of Health Science
Course details
About the course
The DHSc is a doctoral-level qualification for health professionals of any discipline who seek to support and extend their professional practice through disciplined research. Some senior nurses in advanced clinical roles or professional leadership roles will choose to pursue doctoral studies that are both research-based and professionally engaged. The DHSc is characterised by commitment to professional integrity and to the development of new ideas or practices at the forefront of the discipline. It is anticipated that students enrolled in this degree will continue in their employment role for the period of their study. This is a 360-point programme comprising 120 points in taught papers and a 240-point research thesis. The taught papers, taken at the beginning of the programme, will provide understanding and skills in research methodology, including research methods, data management and analysis, research design, and strategies for translation of research into practice.
About the provider
The University of Waikato, located in the central North Island cities of Hamilton and Tauranga, is an internationally recognised tertiary institution offering degree programmes designed to produce job-ready graduates. Each year, the University provides more than 2,000 industry placements and internship opportunities, believing its students benefit from the chance to put the theory they have learnt in classrooms, into practice in a real-world employment environment. When students choose to study at waikato, they gain a globally recognised education. In 2019, the QS World University Rankings placed the University of Waikato 266th in the world, an improvement of 135 places in five years. The University is also in the top 5% of all globally ranked institutions for research impact, meaning their research is among some of the most influential in the world.