304712 v.2 Doctor of International Health

Introduction

The Centre offers a comprehensive academic program, designed to meet the demands of preparing senior health personnel for leadership in international health. The Doctor of International Health is a quality program with a distinctly applied orientation. In recent years, professional doctoral programs have gained recognition and are assuming an important role in new formations of research and training as well as knowledge and practice for professionals.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A masters degree, together with relevant work experience in a health-related area, or a relevant honours degree - normally first or upper second class, together with relevant work experience in a health-related area, or superior performance in one of the Division's postgraduate diplomas or the equivalent from another educational institution, and relevant work experience in a health related area, or other qualifications and background warranting special consideration by the Executive Dean, Division of Health Sciences.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This doctorate is of three to five years full-time or five to seven years part-time study. It is offered by distance education. In most cases, candidates find it advantageous to attend the campus to present their proposal prior to undertaking their fieldwork.

Course Organisation

Students complete doctoral level core units, optional units and a thesis. Most units are offered by distance education and are selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator. The thesis consists of a practically oriented research project in a specific area of international health. The examination of the thesis follows University Doctoral Degree Regulations. In selecting optional units, students must select two Evaluation and Research units, plus three additional units.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Special Note

It is a requirement that two-thirds of this course is undertaken by research and only one-third by coursework. Students should not enrol in this research course to receive the related Postgraduate Diploma but rather have undertaken it as a requisite for admission.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.