Doctor of Philosophy
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Doctor of Philosophy
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Abbreviation:
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PhD
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Home Faculty:
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Health and Behavioural Sciences
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Duration:
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3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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Total Credit Points:
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48 per annum
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Delivery Mode:
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Supervised individual research
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Starting Session(s):
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Autumn, Spring
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Location:
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Wollongong
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UOW Course Code:
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201
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CRICOS Code:
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020191M (Laboratory)/ 012104D (Non-Laboratory)
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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
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Subject
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Session
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Credit Points
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THES924
THES912
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for full-time students
for part-time students
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Annual
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48
24
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