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Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) (School of Nursing) | 2019
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) (School of Nursing), a candidate must successfully complete at least 192 credit points, as detailed below.
Please note 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 and a maximum of 4 years. Part-time study is also available in most cases.
Year 1: Coursework
All candidates complete one year (48 credit points) of coursework in the first year. Subjects must be completed from research training skills subjects offered by the Faculty or Graduate Research School (GRS). All candidates will also complete modules from the suite of seminars and workshops coordinated by the Graduate Research School. Modules which develop thesis writing skills will be emphasised.
Research Training
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNPG918 | Critical Appraisal | 6 | Spring |
| SNPG919 | Qualitative Research Skills | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG916 | Applied Analysis in Health Research | 6 | Autumn |
| SNPG915 | Essential Skills for Health Researchers | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG953 | Special Topic in Research | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Plus 18 credit points selected from the following subjects: | |||
| RESH905 | Primary Research Report | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG950 | Reflection For Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| STAT835 | Sample Surveys and Experimental Design (Enhanced) | 6 | Autumn |
| STAT903 | Survey Design and Analysis | 6 | Spring |
| Or other subject determined in consultation with Supervisor and Head of Postgraduate Studies | |||
In order to progress to the research component, PhD Integrated candidates must complete the first year with an average of 65%, including 65% in each research training skills subject. Candidates progressing to the research component will have developed their specific research topic before commencing the research component. Candidates not meeting the progression requirement into Year 2 may be offered an alternative of transferring into a Master’s program.
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.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
Thesis Full Time | 24 per session | Autumn, Spring | |
Thesis Part Time | 12 per session | Autumn, Spring |
A thesis of 75,000-100,000 words or five papers submitted and/or accepted for publication will be submitted for examination for the award of the PhD degree. Two examiners will review the submission with both being external to UOW and not from the same country.
Rules and procedures for HDR degrees by Thesis are listed in the Course Rules. HDR 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. Under the current higher education legislation, it is not possible for students in a research degree to exit with a coursework degree. Students may transfer between research degrees or cease HDR enrolment and apply for admission to a coursework program as a new course. More information on this is available in the General Course Rules.
Specialisations
Students will identify their area of research and specialisation in consultation with their academic supervisors.
International Students
International students must also enrol in one or more of the following subjects with approval from the supervisor and the Head of Postgraduate studies of their school.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESH901 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing | 0 | Autumn, Spring |
| OR | |||
| RESH900 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
RESH901 or RESH900 Fundamentals for HDR Writing is designed for international students who are from a Non-English speaking background to help them with their thesis writing skills in the early stages of their degree.
Plus the following elective subject may be taken:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWP 800 | Global Workplace Practice** | 6 | Spring |
| RESH802 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
**For more information, visit the Work Integrated Learning website.
Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Other Information
For further information please email: smah-students@uow.edu.au