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 Brenda and Nicky .
Intake : Semester One each year.
Note: This programme is unavailable to international students.