OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE THESIS
OCT6THP
2019
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject is 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 Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Leeanne Carey
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: N/A
Special conditions: This subject is taken by professional doctorate candidates who wish to study part-time. This unit is taken by professional doctorate by research candidates who wish to study part-time.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. 1. Critically assess and synthesise existing health research to generate relevant research question/s that address important health issues
- Activities:
- Thesis
02. 2. Make a significant contribution to the design and execution of an original research program that address relevant health research question/s
- Activities:
- Thesis
03. 3. Critically analyse and interpret research findings from a research program
- Activities:
- Thesis
04. 4. Communicate research program findings in formats suitable for global dissemination, including the production of a thesis for examination against international standards
- Activities:
- Thesis
05. 5. Apply high ethical standards as an independent research or as part of a team
- Activities:
- Thesis
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Leeanne Carey
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 40,000 to 50,000-word thesis | Submitted after enrolment in thesis units totalling 240 credit points. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Leeanne Carey
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 40,000 to 50,000-word thesis | Submitted after enrolment in thesis units totalling 240 credit points. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |