PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE THESIS

PHE6THP

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 of Psychology & Public Health

Credit points: 30

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 four 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