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 course consists of the preparation of a research proposal, the conduct of research, and the preparation of a thesis. This course refers to the following field of study in the Doctor of Philosophy degree:

• (Public Health)

Honours degree (First or Second Class, Division A) relevant to the intended area of study or an appropriate Masters degree. Refer to the Graduate School for full details.

The Doctor of Philosophy program comprises a study program of two to three years full-time, or four to six years part-time involving research culminating in the submission of a thesis which makes a significant and original contribution to the area of study. Candidates are expected to participate in seminars and workshops on topics of research and related study areas. A panel of supervisors will oversee the development and progress of the student’s research. A prime requirement is that a Doctor of Philosophy must make a substantial contribution to knowledge in a designated field of study. It should show how theory is extended or tested to provide new knowledge. The research methods can be either quantitative or qualitative. The thesis should consist of 75,000-100,000 words. An adapted version of the Doctor of Philosophy thesis should be of a standard that could be suitable for publication in a reputable journal. Students should enrol into the research thesis unit HST7200 at 50% 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.