NURSING PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE THESIS
NSG6THP
2017
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
Professional doctorate students who wish to be enrolled on a part-time basis should enrol in this subject. This subject is designed to be enrolled in, year long towards the part-time completion of the thesis component of a professional doctorate. It is expected that the thesis topic will be relevant to the profession in which the student works. The degree of rigour and intellectual standing is the same as that of a PhD but not as extensive in scope.
School: School of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Bev Copnell
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 6 - Doctoral
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: NSG61THP NSG62THP
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Independently and systematically adapt research methodologies to implement projects that extend existing knowledge or professional practice.
- Activities:
- One -to-one discussions with the student's supervisors. Asynchronous and synchronous discussion with student peers via LMS forums and on-line meetings. On-line modules on research design and implementation
02. Using expert cognitive, technical and research skills, generate original and specialised knowledge or understanding to make substantial contribution to professional practice.
- Activities:
- One -to-one discussions with the student's supervisors. Asynchronous and synchronous discussion with student peers via LMS forums and on-line meetings.
03. Disseminate and promote new nursing knowledge and insights to peers and the community.
- Activities:
- One -to-one discussions with the student's supervisors. Asynchronous and synchronous discussion with student peers via LMS forums and on-line meetings.
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: William McGuiness
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours supervisor consultation every four weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Students are expected to have regular contact with their research supervisor."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 20 to 25,000 word contribution towards a 40,000 to 50,000-word thesis | The thesis should be completed over the duration of the enrolment within the thesis subjects. The contribution made to the thesis by this assessment is determined between the student and supervisor. | 100 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Bev Copnell
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours supervisor consultation every four weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Students are expected to have regular contact with their research supervisor."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 20 to 25,000 word contribution towards a 40,000 to 50,000-word thesis | The thesis should be completed over the duration of the enrolment within the thesis subjects. The contribution made to the thesis by this assessment is determined between the student and supervisor. | 100 | 01, 02, 03 |
Thailand, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: William McGuiness
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours supervisor consultation every four weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Students are expected to have regular contact with their research supervisor."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 20 to 25,000 word contribution towards a 40,000 to 50,000-word thesis | The thesis should be completed over the duration of the enrolment within the thesis subjects. The contribution made to the thesis by this assessment is determined between the student and supervisor. | 100 | 01, 02, 03 |
Thailand, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Bev Copnell
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours supervisor consultation every four weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Students are expected to have regular contact with their research supervisor."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 20 to 25,000 word contribution towards a 40,000 to 50,000-word thesis | The thesis should be completed over the duration of the enrolment within the thesis subjects. The contribution made to the thesis by this assessment is determined between the student and supervisor. | 100 | 01, 02, 03 |