16 PhD programmes offered by the university

At Victoria University of Wellington, you can take your PhD in Professional Practice to the next level and increase your knowledge and understanding of the health service environment.

Become an expert in PhD in Health Leadership and Management at Victoria University of Wellington by developing the skills you need to advance your career in the health sector. 

At Victoria University of Wellington, you can take your PhD in Professional Practice to the next level and increase your knowledge and understanding of the health service environment.

Become a leader in the growing Workplace Health and Safety sector by undertaking a specialist qualification PhD at Victoria University of Wellington.

Get more out of your degree with a postgraduate qualification and gain advanced skills and knowledge in PhD in Biotechnology at Victoria University of Wellington.

Enhance your Bachelor’s degree and gain an advanced understanding of PhD in Health Policy, Planning and Service Delivery at Victoria University of Wellington.

The Doctor of Health program from Victoria University of Wellington will enable you to innovate and make a difference in health delivery outcomes in New Zealand and globally.

The PhD in Health program from Victoria University of Wellington involves original and sustained research, mentored by an academic supervisor. It’s an opportunity to make new discoveries, address some of the big issues of our time, challenge yourself, and develop a mix of transferable and specialised skills. 

Get advanced training in the scientific study of cognition, brain, and behaviour to prepare for a future in psychology and neuroscience research with the PhD in Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience degree from Victoria University of Wellington. 

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to lead initiatives in nationwide PhD in Health Promotion at Victoria University of Wellington.

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to lead initiatives in nationwide PhD in Health Promotion at Victoria University of Wellington.

Develop a deeper understanding of your work and improve the quality of care you provide with advanced study of PhD in Midwifery at Victoria University of Wellington.

Develop your theoretical knowledge and practical skills in clinical practice with postgraduate study of PhD in Nursing at Victoria University of Wellington.

Study human health and disease at an advanced level. Focus in detail on your specialist areas of cell and molecular biology, genetics, immunology, biological and medicinal chemistry, physiology or environmental health. We offer a PhD in Biomedical Science degree at the Victoria University of Wellington. 

Master the tools and models that enhance strategic thinking, decision-making and leadership. Improve your ability to collaborate with other health professionals to provide quality, people-centred leadership and management in the health sector. We offer a PhD in Health Leadership and Management degree at Victoria University of Wellington.

Enhance your Bachelor’s degree and gain an advanced understanding of national health systems and policy. We offer a PhD in Health Policy, Planning and Service Delivery degree at Victoria University of Wellington.