Why study the Doctor of Health?
The Professional Doctorate of Health is designed for health professionals with a Masters degree who are interested in conducting research relevant to their workplace setting. It is designed to enable participants to pursue higher degree research within the context of their role in the workplace and to receive academic support and recognition of this. The emphasis is on action research and associated organisational change, the contribution to knowledge, and dissemination of research findings through publication. Admission to this degree is competitive and no fees are payable.
The Professional Doctorate of Health is a rigorous program of advanced study and research, designed specifically to meet the needs of health industry and health professional groups. It fosters excellence in health professional practice by developing the capacity of individuals to lead development of knowledge in their professional contexts. It encourages close cooperation across the university/industry/professional interface and provides a framework for the integration of professional expertise and scholarly inquiry.
Course objectives
Candidates will make a significant contribution to knowledge and practice in their professional context and may formalise workplace-based research and development. The Professional Doctorate of Health will provide senior health professionals with a learning pathway to the benefit of the organisation across a range of health and health-related disciplines. Its interdisciplinary nature and opportunity for inter-professional research teams is its strength.
The Professional Doctorate of Health offers a research higher degree alternative to that traditionally pursued through a PhD.
Refer to the Course and Unit Handbook for more detailed information.