Doctor of Philosophy

2008 Course Handbook

2008 Undergraduate Courses

2008 Postgraduate Courses

Testamur Title of Degree:	Doctor of Philosophy
Abbreviation:	PhD
Home Faculty:	Health and Behavioural Sciences
Duration:	3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Total Credit Points:	48 per annum
Delivery Mode:	Supervised individual research
Starting Session(s):	Autumn, Spring
Location:	Wollongong
UOW Course Code:	201
CRICOS Code:	020191M (Laboratory)/ 012104D (Non-Laboratory)

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy provides the opportunity to pursue in-depth research. Candidates are expected to develop a research thesis that leads to an original and significant contribution to the knowledge in a particular field.

Major Study Areas

Schools research activities are in the areas of:

Health Sciences

− Anatomy

− Applied Cardiovascular Physiology

− Biomechanics

− Cardiovascular Pathophysiology

− Environmental Health

− Exercise Physiology

− Exercise Rehabilitation

− Functional Anatomy

− Health and Society: Social Theory and Public Health

− Health Behaviour Change

− Health Information Systems

− Health Policy

− Health Program Development and Evaluation

− Health Promotion

− Health Services Management

− Human Thermoregulation and Performance

− Metabolic and Lipid Chemistry

− Molecular Neuroscience

− Motor Control and Dysfunction

− Nutrition and Dietetics

− Occupational Health and Safety

− Public Health Nutrition and Food Regulation

Nursing

− Continuity of care

− Consumer partnerships/collaboration

− Evidence-Based Practice

− Mental Health Nursing

− Nursing workforce and staff mentorship

Psychology

− Psychophysiology

− Short-term Memory

− Visual Perception

− Cognition Development

− Cognitive Neuroscience relating to Cognition (particularly memory, vision and development)

− Mental Health and Emotional Well-being

Smart Foods Key Centre

− Nutrient Sources

− Key Nutrients

− Bioavailability

− Consumer Insights

Centre for Health Initiatives

− Media & Health

− Social Marketing

− Individual Behaviour Change

− Leadershiph

− Health Professional Education

− Aged & Dementia Care

− International Health

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Candidates must have an Honours Bachelor degree of at least four years duration, and have achieved Honours Class II Division 2 or higher, or completed a Master by Research degree. In addition, a primary supervisor in the relevant academic unit must be identified prior to commencing the program. International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of 6.0 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Requirements are higher in some programs.

Course Requirements

Study at the Doctoral level, usually for a minimum of 3 years full-time, is by advanced research thesis. Potential candidates should discuss their research plan with the Postgraduate Research Coordinator of the School/Department, at which time the supervision arrangements of the School/Department will be outlined.

Rules and procedures for Doctoral degrees by Thesis are listed in the Course Rules. Doctoral candidates are urged to be familiar with the Code of Practice - Supervision and General Course Rules governing Thesis and Research Degrees, including the regulations regarding preparation and submission of the thesis.