Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing)

Program Overview

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The Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing) program at the School of Nursing and Midwifery provides students with the knowledge and skills to conduct original research in nursing. The program emphasizes clinical practice, with students having the opportunity to collaborate with clinical partners on research projects. Graduates are qualified for careers in academia, research, and clinical practice, including roles such as nurse researcher, nurse educator, and clinical nurse specialist.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview:
• The Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing) is a higher degree by research program that provides students with the opportunity to make a significant contribution to their chosen field by undertaking research that is grounded in clinical practice.
• The program is run by the School of Nursing and Midwifery, which has an established research program that embraces the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of nursing.
• A major research focus of the School examines symptoms and risk management associated with a wide range of chronic illnesses.
Other areas of research include the exploration of symptoms and risk management associated with management of patients in acute and critical care contexts.
• The research area of health services evaluation involves a critical evaluation of current health services models and the development of alternative models of health services delivery.
• Objectives:
• To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct original and significant research in the field of nursing.
• To develop students' critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• To prepare students for careers in academia, research, or clinical practice.

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Outline:

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Course Structure

• A Doctor of Philosophy is awarded for a substantial, original contribution to knowledge achieved in three years of full-time study (or six years of part-time study).
• Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.

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Program Content

The program is divided into two parts: coursework and research.

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Coursework:

• Students complete a number of coursework units, which provide them with the foundation knowledge and skills necessary to conduct research in the field of nursing.
• Coursework typically includes units in research methods, statistics, and qualitative and quantitative research methods.

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Research:

• Students conduct an original and significant research project under the supervision of a faculty member.
• The research project must be approved by a research ethics committee and must be conducted in accordance with the University's research guidelines.

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Assessment

• Students are assessed on their coursework performance and their research project.

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Coursework:

• Students are typically assessed on their coursework performance through a combination of assignments, exams, and presentations.

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Research:

• Students are assessed on their research project through a thesis and an oral defense.

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods

• The program is taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, and seminars.
• Students also have access to online learning resources.

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Faculty

• The program is taught by a team of experienced and qualified faculty members.
• The faculty have a wide range of research interests and expertise.

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Unique Approaches

• The program has a strong focus on clinical practice.
• Students have the opportunity to conduct research projects in collaboration with clinical partners.

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths

• Graduates of the program are qualified for a variety of careers in academia, research, and clinical practice.
• Some potential career paths include:
• Nurse researcher
• Nurse educator
• Nurse administrator
• Clinical nurse specialist

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Opportunities

• Graduates of the program have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including:
• Hospitals
• Universities
• Research institutions
• Government agencies