The program for the degree of The Doctor of Philosophy (Public Health) offered in the School focuses on the presentation of a thesis. The thesis should make a significant contribution to knowledge within specialised areas including, but not limited to, Health Promotion, Occupational Health and Safety, Addiction Studies, Environmental Health, Health Services Management, Women's Health and Men's Health.

This course is a three year full-time (or part-time equivalent) research program.  Candidates will develop an advanced research program with the guidance of a principal supervisor and others as required. Refer to the Graduate School for full details.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Honours degree (First or Second Class, Division A) relevant to the intended area of study or an appropriate Masters degree.

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The course is available by full-time on-campus study at Joondalup or part-time study off-campus through external studies.

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Public Health

Course Code L21

COURSE STRUCTURE

Studies will be undertaken by research and thesis presentation. 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.

Each semester students enrol into research thesis unit: HST7200 at 25, 50, 75 or 100% of full-time enrolment.

Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis component of their study until the thesis is submitted for examination.

Doctoral candidates will normally complete no less than two years and no more than four years of full-time equivalent study by the time their thesis is submitted for examination.