Nursing (Professional Doctorate)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Doctor of Nursing (Professional Doctorate)
Length
3 years full-time or 4-8 years part-time.
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
Application
Download and complete a postgraduate research candidature application form at: www.latrobe.edu.au/postgrad/apply-for-postgraduate-study
Fee type
Research Training Scheme (RTS) funded
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/postgraduatesScholarship applications close in October.
Prerequisites
Honours degree of H2A standard or equivalent, or Master’s degree of high academic standard with a thesis of at least 10,000 words, at least three years’ relevant professional experience, appropriate professional qualifications, and eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Semester starts
Anytime
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/nursing/index.php