Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 36 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: You can apply for and start this programme anytime. Apply by 1 March, 1 July or 1 November, and start studying once you have a final Offer of Place.
- Language: English
- Credits: 360 alternative credits
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Wellington, New Zealand
- Disciplines: Health Administration
Overview
Whether you’re a recent graduate, looking to change career paths or a seasoned health professional, postgraduate study will teach you to facilitate better outcomes and improve effective management of complex health situations to deliver positive health experience to patients, families and communities.
Postgraduate study at Victoria University of Wellington will help you build valuable relationships with peers, academics, clinical experts and professional colleagues. The Faculty of Health provides a forum for health professionals to share their practice and grow knowledge collectively.
There are student computers and printing services available on site for you and the library offers you the same resources and services available to distance learners. You'll be encouraged to use the fantastic services on offer from student learning support, to clubs and societies, health and wellbeing clinics and leadership programmes.
This PhD in Health Leadership and Management programme from Victoria University of Wellington is based on the core competencies for health sector leaders and managers developed by the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Management
- Health Science
- Leadership
- Health Administration
- Risk Management
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
Bachelor’s degree with Honours, or Master’s degree, or postgraduate diploma in a relevant subject with at least a B average, and at least five years' professional experience. You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English.
Tuition Fees
International fee: TBC
Living costs
Wellington, New Zealand: 811–1,865 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
