NURSING PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE THESIS
NSG6THF
2019
Credit points: 60
Subject outline
This subject is the culmination of the Doctor of Nursing program. It is the first of two subjects that enable the student to complete a thesis detailing the outcomes of a research project.
School: School of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points: 60
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: NSG61THF NSG62THF NSG60THF
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-on-one regular discussions with the nominated supervisor/s.. Discussion with staff from relevant health care agencies
02. Use expert cognitive, technical and research skills to generate original and specialised knowledge or understanding to make substantial contribution to professional practice.
- Activities:
- One-on-one regular discussions with the nominated supervisor/s Asynchronous and synchronous peer-to-peer discussions and presentations
03. Disseminate and promote new nursing knowledge and insights to peers and the community
- Activities:
- One-on-one regular discussions with the nominated supervisor/s Asynchronous and synchronous peer-to-peer discussions and presentations
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Bev Copnell
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours supervisor consultation every two 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 20,000 to 25,000 word contribution to the thesis. The total thesis is 40,000 to 50,000 words. | The thesis should be completed over the duration of the enrolment within the thesis subjects NSG6THP and NSG6THF. The contribution made towards the thesis by this assessment is to be determined with the supervisor. | 100 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2019, 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 two 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 20,000 to 25,000 word contribution to the thesis. The total thesis is 40,000 to 50,000 words. | The thesis should be completed over the duration of the enrolment within the thesis subjects NSG6THP and NSG6THF. The contribution made towards the thesis by this assessment is to be determined with the supervisor. | 100 | 01, 02, 03 |