Public Health (Professional Doctorate)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Doctor of Public Health (Professional Doctorate)
Length
three years full-time; four to eight years part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora), Melbourne (City)
Course description
This program provides a path for experienced health practitioners and other graduates to further develop their expertise and undertake research in professional settings. Professional doctorates take the equivalent of three years full-time study. The first year comprises coursework in compulsory and elective units, and second and third year of a research thesis and doctoral colloquia. Supervision is by appropriately qualified staff.
For information on research areas please refer to our: website
Handbook
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
See application information at: www.latrobe.edu.au/research
Fee type
Research Training Scheme (RTS) funded
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/pg/Applications for scholarships is 31 October for Australian and New Zealand citizens and 30 September for overseas applicants.
Prerequisites
An Honours degree of H2A standard or equivalent, or a Masters by research or equivalent a Masters by coursework with a substantial thesis component or equivalent,, accompanied by at least three years' relevant professional experience or practical experience as determined by the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee (Research).
Semester starts
Anytime
Contact information
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All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover