Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)

Testamur Title of Degree:	Doctor of Philosophy
Abbreviation:	PhD (Int)
My University:	Research
Duration:	4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Total Credit Points:	192
Delivery Mode:	Supervised individual research
Starting Session(s):	Autumn, Spring
Location:	Wollongong
UOW Course Code:	210
CRICOS Code:	073059K

Overview

The PhD (Integrated) is a four-year research degree which integrates a traditional three-year PhD thesis with one-year of coursework, comprising generic research training and discipline-specific content into a single degree.

The coursework provides candidates with the opportunity to develop their research skills while allowing additional time to develop a detailed research topic, therefore providing greater certainty and better completion outcomes in the thesis.

The coursework also allows candidates to take individual subjects in a specific discipline area, thereby providing a deeper level of content from which to draw potential research themes.  International students intending to become university researchers and teachers in their home country will benefit from exposure to Australian teaching methods through the inclusion of these 'taught' coursework subjects.  

The PhD Integrated is therefore ideal for applicants who aspire to graduate with a PhD and who:

want a flexible program which includes a selection of 'taught' subjects included in a specific discipline area of their interest;

need further time and to develop a detailed research proposal; or

need to develop their research training skills in order to demonstrate their capacity to undertake the major research thesis.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum of four years of study at degree level, either  a four-year Bachelor degree, or a Bachelor degree plus Masters by Coursework, with a minimum Credit average (65% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0), or equivalent.

International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum level of 6.0 in all bands of reading and writing, speaking and listening.

Major Study Areas

School of Health Sciences

• Allied health education and practice

• Biomechanics

• Cardiovascular physiology

• Exercise physiology

• Exercise rehabilitation

• Functional anatomy

• Health policy

• Health promotion

• Human thermoregulation and applied physiology

• Metabolic and lipid chemistry

• Motor control and the neural control of movement

• Neuroscience

• Nutrition and dietetics

• Occupational health and safety

• Public health

• Public health nutrition

School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health

• Aged care and dementia

• Consumer partnerships/collaboration

• Continuity of care

• Evidence-based practice

• Health professional education, leadership and practice development

• Mental health nursing

• Midwifery

• Nursing workforce and staff mentorship

• Workforce competence

Centre for Health Initiatives

• Alcohol marketing and promotion

• Cancer prevention and detection

• Critical marketing & media analysis

• Health professional education, leadership and practice development

• Social marketing & community engagement

• Workplace health, safety & productivity

Course Requirements

Year 1 Coursework: all students complete one year (48 credit points) of coursework in the first year in accordance with the relevant table below, comprising:

Research Training Skills

Between 24-30 credit points must be completed from research training skills subjects, typically including one or more of:

• Research methodology

• Literature review, critical analysis, or laboratory projects

• Advanced topics, or a minor research project

All students will also complete at least four modules from the suite of student seminars and workshops coordinated by the Research Students Centre. Modules which develop thesis writing skills will be emphasised.

Individual Coursework Subjects

The remaining 18-24 credit points are chosen by the student's research supervisor in support of the intended area of research and must be approved by the Head of Postgraduate Studies.

Years 2-4 Research: the research component is the same as for the three-year PhD program and leads to production of a written thesis.

In order to progress to the research component, PhD Integrated students must complete the first year with an average of 65%, including 65% in each research training skills subject. Students progressing to the research component will have developed their specific research topic before commencing the research component.

Students not meeting the progression requirement into Year 2 may be offered an alternative of transferring into a Masters program.

Study at the Doctoral level is by advanced research thesis and the requirements for the degree are not defined by a total credit point value, but by successful completion of the advanced research thesis. The normal full-time study pattern requires enrolment in 48 credit points of subjects per year in accordance with the table below, for a minimum of 3 years. Part-time study is also available in most cases.

Potential candidates should discuss their research plan with the Higher Degree Research Coordinator of the relevant School, or the Head of Postgraduate Studies at which time the supervision arrangements of the School will be outlined.

Rules and procedures for Doctoral degrees by Thesis are listed in the Course Rules. Doctoral candidates are urged to become 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.

School of Health Sciences

Subject Code	Subject Name	Session	Credit Points
SHS 900	Research Projects	Autumn/Spring/Annual	8
SHS 901	Practicum	Autumn/Spring/Annual	8
SHS 902	Special Topics	Autumn/Spring/Annual	8
SHS903	Independent study	Autumn/Spring	8
24 credit points of subjects chosen by research supervisor in support of the intended area of research and approved by the Head of Postgraduate Studies, which may include RESH900 #		Autumn/Spring/Annual	24
THES924	Thesis for full-time students	Autumn, Spring	24
OR
THES912	Thesis for part-time students	Autumn, Spring	12

# RESH900 Fundamentals for HDR Writing is designed to help international Higher Degree Research (HDR) students with their thesis writing skills in the early stages of their degree. Enrolment in this subject is compulsory for all PhD (Integrated) international students who are from a Non English Speaking Background (NESB).

School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health

Subject Code	Subject Name	Session	Credit Points
CHIP915	Essential Skills for Health Researchers	Autumn	6
CHIP918	Critical Appraisal	Autumn	6
CHIP916	Applied Analysis in Health Research	Autumn	6
GHMB950	Reflective Practice 1	Autumn, Spring	6
GHMB953	Special Topic in Nursing	Autumn, Spring	6
18 credit points of subjects chosen by research supervisor in support of the intended area of research and approved by the Head of Postgraduate Studies, which may include RESH900 #		Autumn, Spring	18
THES924	Thesis for full-time students	Autumn, Spring	24
OR
THES912	Thesis for part-time students	Autumn, Spring	12

# RESH900 Fundamentals for HDR Writing is designed to help international Higher Degree Research (HDR) students with their thesis writing skills in the early stages of their degree. Enrolment in this subject is compulsory for all PhD (Integrated) international students who are from a Non English Speaking Background (NESB).

Supporting Statement

Applicants for the PhD Integrated must provide either a Supporting Statement or a detailed research proposal outlining the area of intended future research and reason for wishing to enrol in a research program.

Applicants are encouraged to contact the relevant staff member below to obtain advice relating to potential research topics and supervisors. The advisors will also provide advice on the style and content needed for their research proposal/statement.

Contact Information

For further information please contact your Course Advisor at the Faculty.

Other Information

Other information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/