Nursing (Professional Doctorate)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Doctor of Nursing (Professional Doctorate)
Length
4 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This program aims to enable health professionals and other graduates to further develop their expertise and undertake research in professional settings.
Course structure
First year comprises compulsory and elective coursework subjects; in second and third year, candidates work on a research thesis and doctoral colloquia. Areas of research include ageing cancer and palliative care nursing, community nursing, mental health nursing, and midwifery.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
24 990
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Master's degree or Bachelors degree with Honours at H1 or H2A level, or approved international equivalent, plus at least three years of relevant professional experience. Applicants are also required to provide evidence of research expertise.
Extra requirements
Applicants enrolling in the Doctor of Nursing must be eligible for temporary registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/nursing/index.php