Health Sciences

China Health Program

Doctoral Programs

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The China Health Program also offers a doctoral research program (both a PhD and a professional doctorates - Doctor of Public Health). Managers, policy officials, teachers and researchers may apply to enrol for doctoral study at La Trobe. Supervision is available in a range of fields including health policy, health economics, human resource management, quality management and health informatics. Potential applicants may like to read about the research interests of the staff of the School of Public Health at La Trobe University.

Offered by Schools and Centres of the Faculty, prospective students should contact the relevant School within the Faculty of Health Sciences for further information.

Doctor of Philosophy

Professional Doctorates

The Professional Doctorate provides a path for experienced practitioners in the health related professions and other graduates to further develop their expertise and increase their research in professional settings. The program is designed to be the equivalent of three years full time and consists of approximately 1/3 coursework and 2/3 thesis. The coursework component of the doctorates will assist students to develop their expertise over a broader area than is possible with a single thesis topic.

The School's research areas include:

• Community Health
• Consumer Experience Of Health Services And Their Delivery
• Economics And Social Welfare
• Health Economics
• Health Information Management
• Health Planning
• Health Policy
• Health Promotion
• Health Services Management
• Health Services Research
• International Health Relations
• Maternal and Child Health
• Medicinal Drug Policy in Developing Countries
• Medicinal Drug Utilisation and Education
• Mental Health Policy and Program Development
• Primary Health Care
• Public Health, Policy, Practice and Planning
• Quality Management in Health Care
• Research Methods in the Health Sciences
• Sexual Health
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Women's Health

Australian scholarships

A small number of scholarships are available every year for doctoral study in Australia. See the website of the International Programs Office of La Trobe University. 

Eligibility

The normal requirement for admission as a candidate is at least an upper second class honours degree or a Masters degree. Either degree course must have included a substantial research dissertation as part of the requirements of the course. With at least 3 years professional experience within the field. They must also have adequate proficiency in English (IELTS 6.5).

Further information

Further information is available from La Trobe China Health Program staff on request. Click here to view the profiles of doctoral graduates.