Doctor of Philosophy
Course code/s: Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Brunswick, Melbourne, Melbourne (City) (HDPH)
Prospective students should contact the postgraduate coordinator from the relevant School, Department or Centre in the Faculty of Health Sciences, to discuss possible candidature, prior to applying.
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is the principal research training degree in the University. It requires up to four years (equivalent full-time) research within the University under the guidance of a supervisor. It is also possible to be admitted as a part-time candidate. A PhD thesis shall not exceed 100,000 words. The candidate should demonstrate a capacity for independent research and an ability to make a substantial and original contribution to learning.
The normal requirement for admission as a candidate is at least an upper second class honours degree or a master degree. Either degree course must have included a substantial research dissertation as part of the requirements of the course.
Applications are made through Research Services (website: www.latrobe.edu.au/research-services/).