2008 Course Handbook

2008 Undergraduate Courses

2008 Postgraduate Courses

Doctor of Philosophy

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.

Course Program

Subject

Session

Credit Points

THES924

THES912

for full-time students

for part-time students

Annual

48

24

Last reviewed: 3 October, 2007