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La Trobe University
Division of Nursing & Midwifery

Higher Degrees Supervisors

The following members of academic staff are currently involved in the supervision of higher degrees students. Prospective higher degrees students should:

  1. access individual staff member’s web pages to see individual areas of expertise and research activity
  2. make contact with one of these staff members to discuss possible supervision

Assuming candidates meet entrance requirements preference will be given to potential research projects which fall within the current research areas of the Division of Nursing & Midwifery.

Supervisor Level of supervision provided
Dr Helen Aikman Masters & [PhD co-supervision]
Prof Merilyn Annells All levels
Dr Michael Bauer All levels
Dr Jeanine Blackford All levels
Ms Eileen Clark Masters
Dr Julie Ellis Masters  & [PhD co-supervision]
Prof Gerry Farrell All levels
Dr Sharon Kendall Masters  & [PhD co-supervision]
Dr Mandy Kenny Masters & [PhD Co-supervision]
Mr Jim Kevin Masters
Associate Professor Susan Koch All levels
Prof Susan McDonald All levels
Mr Bill McGuiness Master
Dr Helen McLachlan All levels
Ms Creina Mitchell Masters
Ms Eileen Petrie Masters
Ms Nikki Phillips Masters
Ms Ros Rudd Masters
Ms Frances Sheean Masters
Prof Annette Street All levels
Ms Liz Watt Masters
Dr Beverley Wood All levels
Prof Ruth Endacott All levels [Currently in UK: no more students]

International Students

The International Programs Office (IPO) is generally the first point of contact for international students at La Trobe University's Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus.  See http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/ipo.html however candidates may also wish to informally contact staff members listed above to discuss possible supervision before making a formal application.  Alternatively they may also contact Dr Bill Koch, Director: Research & Higher Degrees. E-mail b.koch@latrobe.edu.au for information.

All the current regulations relevant to candidature and scholarship can be found on the university’s Research and Graduate Studies Office website. See http://www.latrobe.edu.au/rgso/

Potential candidates should also read the documents at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/rgso/scholarships.htm#Candidature and http://www.latrobe.edu.au/rgso/assets/downloads/INFOSUPCAND-July-06.rtf which deal with issues of application and ongoing candidature.

Professor Gerry Farrell
Associate Dean, Head of Division and Director of Research and Higher Degrees
Monday, 26 February 2007