The Doctor of Health is a professional doctorate consisting of higher degree coursework and research, designed specifically to meet the research needs of health industry and health professional groups. The Doctor of Health fosters excellence in health professional practice by developing the capacity of individuals to conduct research within their professional contexts. It encourages close cooperation across the university/industry/professional interface and provides a framework for the integration of professional expertise and scholarly inquiry. The course normally takes up to four years of full-time equivalent (EFT) study and consists of coursework (30%) and research (70%) components. The research component of circa 60-80,000 words in English, can be presented as either a traditional thesis or a portfolio of published papers and a substantial integrated overview of the research. This award is independently assessed by a minimum of two examiners external to the University on the successful completion of the dissertation or portfolio of published papers and coursework components. The campus of study will vary depending on the location of the candidate, the supervisor and the research field.