Doctor of Health Sciences

The University of Notre Dame Australia is dedicated to building a strong and innovative research culture. The Doctor of Health Science is a specialised degree that combines coursework and research with strong workplace connections. You will be required to complete four research training and writing courses in your first semester, before commencing the research program under the supervision of leading health academics. Your research may be undertaken in collaboration with industry or with a professional mentor connected to your field of study.

The Professional Doctorate is a research degree designed to meet the needs of professionals who aspire to achieve academic excellence and lead the development of knowledge within their profession. The program seeks to examine crucial professional topics and integrate professional experience with scholarly inquiry. In particular, it aims to generate a research-based approach, providing answers to questions relevant to the professions or industry and encouraging a systematic way of collecting, analysing and interpreting data. For this reason, we recommend you seek the support of a relevant professional body, employer or industry group in defining your research area.