PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE THESIS
PHE6THF
2019
Credit points: 60
Subject outline
This subject is the thesis component of a professional doctorate. Professional doctorate students who wish to be enrolled on a full-time basis should enrol in this subject. 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 Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 60
Subject Co-ordinator: Sally Fawkes
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 6 - Doctoral
Exchange Students: Yes
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.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | How to write a thesis | Recommended | Murray, R 2000 | OPEN UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop an original and relevant contribution to professional knowledge.
- Activities:
- Application of theory to designing and implementing a research project; Analysis and interpretation of collected data
02. Critically appraise relevant research literature applicable to professional knowledge and practice.
- Activities:
- Critical reflection on relevant bodies of literature
03. Appreciate and understand the potential contribution of a research project to the wider field of professional knowledge and practice.
- Activities:
- Critical reflection on the relative contribution of the research project to current and future knowledge and practice; Discussion with supervisory team and professional peers
04. Critique methodological research techniques and the application of contemporary professional knowledge and research.
- Activities:
- Critical reflection on research methodologies and techniques and how knowledge and research are applied; Discussion with supervisory team and professional peers
05. Communicate in a clear, concise and authoritative manner appropriate to the field of research and professional area.
- Activities:
- Participation in conferences, research seminars and workshops
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sally Fawkes
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 2.0 hours supervisor consultation every two weeks and delivered via blended.
"Students are expected to have regular contact with their research supervisor."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 60,000-word thesis | Submitted after enrolment in thesis unit totaling 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: Sally Fawkes
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 2.0 hours supervisor consultation every two weeks and delivered via blended.
"Students are expected to have regular contact with their research supervisor."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 60,000-word thesis | Submitted after enrolment in thesis unit totaling 240 credit points. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |