nsg6thp prof doc thesis
NURSING PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE THESIS
NSG6THP
2019
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
Professional doctorate students who wish to be enrolled on a part-time basis should enroll in this subject. This subject is designed for professional doctorate students who wish to be enrolled on a part-time basis. The year long subject contributes to 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.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorBev Copnell
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 6 - Doctoral
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects NSG61THP NSG62THP
Special conditionsN/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. Use expert cognitive, technical and research skills to 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.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBev Copnell
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 2.0 hours supervisor consultation every four weeks 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, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBev Copnell
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 2.0 hours supervisor consultation every four weeks 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 |