AUT - Doctor of Health Science: postgraduate papers and qualification study information
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Doctor of Health Science: postgraduate papers and qualification study information
This page has the postgraduate Doctor of Health Science papers that you can study at AUT University. See paper descriptions and outlines of the qualification.
Who can study the Doctor of Health Science?
The Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) is designed for health professionals with at least five years’ professional experience who wish to broaden their professional practice competency and expertise. It comprises of papers and research development, which culminates in a thesis.
Candidates will have the chance to explore multiple methodologies to contribute new knowledge – and apply independent critical thinking – to an existing body of knowledge in their field.
The DHSc is a combination of papers and research, with course work papers totaling 120 points and a thesis of 240 points. Candidates provide a full research proposal when nearing the end of coursework, before commencing the thesis paper.
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Programme details
Programme Code: AK3664
Points: 360
Duration: 3 years full time / 6 years part time
Entry requirements
- Normal admission is a Masters degree with honours or a Bachelors degree with honours. The degree must have included advanced learning in research, a research project and a research report / thesis.
- In addition, the DHSc applicant must have at least five years of professional experience in the discipline or field relevant to the proposed thesis topic.
Doctor of health science papers
698911 Practice and Philosophies (40 points)
698903 Health Systems Analysis (40 points)
698912 Research Practice and Methodology (40 points)
698913 Thesis in Health Science (240 points)
More information
Prospective students should contact:
Lisa Herd
lisa.herd@aut.ac.nz
09 921 9999 extn 7020
Postgraduate and Research Office
Faculty of Health & Environmental Sciences