Development in mental health PhD

Program Overview

This research-focused program in Mental Health Nursing and Counselling offers opportunities for original research and practice-based projects under expert supervision. It emphasizes knowledge exchange in mental and physical health/wellbeing, with a focus on counselling, mental health, and health-related biomolecular and genetic research. Students benefit from a tailored researcher development program and regular progress monitoring, culminating in a thesis and viva voce assessment.

Program Outline

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• This is a potential research degree area subject to the University's approval.
• This area focuses on research and knowledge exchange in mental and physical health/wellbeing.
• Current research covers areas of counselling and mental health, health-related biomolecular and genetic research, supported by expertise in research ethics and statistical modelling.
• You will carry out an original, independent research and/or practice-based project with expert supervision.
• You will benefit from an extensive researcher development program tailored to your background and needs.
• Your progress will be monitored regularly, with an annual review and a final thesis and viva voce (oral exam) assessment.
• You are encouraged to publish your research during and after your studies.