Key information
Duration
Full-time, 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Apply by 1 March, 1 July or 1 November, and start studying once you have a final Offer of Place.
Language
English
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Wellington, New Zealand
Disciplines
Health Sciences
Overview
Created in close consultation with industry experts, managers and students, you can be sure you're studying the latest developments in your profession.
To qualify for entry you'll need a Bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline and professional working experience in the health care sector. The path you take will depend on your previous academic achievements and your professional goals.
Key facts
- Professional Practice study at Victoria University of Wellington will improve your ability to deliver positive health care experiences to patients, families and communities.
- If you are considering a management or leadership role, this programme will help provide you with enhanced skills and knowledge to facilitate better health outcomes and improve effective management of complex health care scenarios.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Postgraduate study at Victoria University of Wellington will help you build valuable relationships with peers, academics, clinical experts and professional colleagues.
- The Faculty of Health provides a forum for health professionals to share their practice and grow knowledge collectively.
- There are student computers and printing services available on site for you and the library offers you the same resources and services available to distance learners.
- You'll be encouraged to use the fantastic services on offer from student learning support, to clubs and societies, health and wellbeing clinics and leadership programmes.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 90
TOEFL iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
PTE Academic: 58
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.
IELTS: 6.5
The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Other requirements
General requirements
Bachelor’s degree with Honours, or Master’s degree, or postgraduate diploma in a relevant subject with at least a B average, and at least five years' professional experience You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
International fee: TBC
Living costs
Wellington, New Zealand
834-1,918 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for PhD in Professional Practice.
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026, U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026, ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026, ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Merit-based, Deadline: Not specified, OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Merit-based, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027, Voice Talent Online
- Women Scholarship for International Students — Independent provider, Grant, 5000 USD, Merit-based, Deadline: 28 Aug 2026, educations.com
- The PhD Prep Fellowship — Independent provider, Grant, 10000 USD, Merit-based, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026, Admit Lab
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Merit-based, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Grant, 3000 USD, Need-based, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Anonymous Hope Fund
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Need-based, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Leopold Figl Foundation
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified, IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027, The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
- "The Hope For Healing" Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 5000 USD, Deadline: Not specified, FHE Health
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