Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences

The University of Auckland

The PhD is a globally recognised postgraduate research degree and the highest level of degree you can achieve. PhD students are critical, curious, creative thinkers who undertake original research over at least 3 years. The University of Auckland PhD is a globally recognised postgraduate research degree, available in over 100 different subjects. Candidates will undertake independent and original research, supervised by academic experts and research leaders. During your doctoral studies, you will have opportunities to expand and develop your personal, professional and academic skills. Our doctoral candidates present their work at local and international conferences, and are encouraged to network and collaborate with a wide range of experts in their research field. All of our doctoral policies and guidelines governing PhD study, including the PhD statute, are available in Doctoral policies and guidelines. If you are looking for PhD study in a subject not listed here, it may be available under a different title.Our lecturers and researchers are regarded as experts in their fields. We offer outstanding facilities. The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university in the QS World University Rankings 2020, the only local university in the top 100. The university is also the highest ranked in the country for its global reputation amongst academics and employers. In the QS Stars rating, the university is rated Five Stars Plus for excellence in research, employability, teaching, facilities, internationalism, innovation and inclusiveness. We are ranked New Zealand’s most innovative university in 2017 by Reuters. We offer Postgraduate Research Student Support (PReSS) funding for research expenses.