The Doctor of Philosophy involves a three year full-time (or part-time equivalent) research program which culminates in the submission of a thesis.  The program will further extend the research expertise and clinical knowledge of a practising nurse who has mastered the skills and professional requirements of a particular practice setting. 

Students will be required to have access to a computer and modem capable of accessing online resources.  Students are also expected to have access to the required software for word processing, and quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis.  Shared office facilities with individual computers are generally available for PhD students on campus.  Additional shared facilities are available in student computer laboratories.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The minimum admission requirement is a Master degree or an Honours degree (First Class or Upper Second Class) or the equivalent in a relevant field from a recognised university.

Applicants must be currently registered nurses and must meet the requirements for registration of the Nurses Board of Western Australia.

All applicants must have a minimum of two years post-registration nursing experience.

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Nursing

Course Code 654

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The course is available by full-time or part-time study on Churchlands campus or externally.  It is expected that the Churchlands campus will be relocated to the Joondalup campus from semester 2, 2007.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Studies will be undertaken by research and thesis presentation.  Students may be required to undertake coursework specified by the supervisory panel. Candidates should be available for consultation with the supervisory team appointed.  Students seeking to conduct research on an external basis will be required to reach agreement with the University on arrangements for supervision.