PhD in Health Administration

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

2%

Queensland:

15%

Western Australia:

10%

South Australia:

5%

Tasmania:

2%

New South Wales:

20%

Victoria:

45%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

National Health and Medical Research Council

World Health Organization

Amazon

Microsoft

Apple

UnitedHealth Group

Ministry of Health

Tesla

Instagram

Wipro

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$41,600 / year

Overall Cost

$56,600 / year

FAQs

• How is the programme structured and assessed?
  
  The programme is research-based, requiring completion of an original thesis (generally 80,000–100,000 words). Candidature includes confirmation of candidature, annual progress reviews, thesis submission, and examination by external experts.
• What facilities and resources are available for PhD students?
  
  Students have access to the La Trobe School of Psychology and Public Health research centres, health data and analytics labs, the La Trobe Library, HDR professional development workshops, and interdisciplinary research networks.
• What scholarships and funding are available?
  
  Funding options include Australian Government RTP (Research Training Program) scholarships, La Trobe University Graduate Research Scholarships, International Postgraduate Research Scholarships, and externally funded health research grants.
• What are the academic entry requirements?
  
  Applicants are normally required to have a master’s degree by research, or a bachelor’s degree with honours (class I or II A) in a relevant field such as health sciences, public health, or management. Equivalent professional or research experience may also be considered.
• What research areas are available within this programme?
  
  Research areas include health systems management, health economics, healthcare leadership, health workforce development, hospital and clinical governance, digital health, aged care management, policy and planning, and public health management.
• What is the duration of the PhD in Health Administration/Management at La Trobe University?
  
  The PhD normally takes 3 to 4 years full-time or 6 to 8 years part-time.