oct6thf prof doc thesis
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE THESIS
OCT6THF
2015
Credit points: 60
Subject outline
This subject is the thesis component of a professional doctorate. Professional doctorate students who wish to be enrolled on a full-time basis should enrol in this subject. It is expected that the thesis topic will be relevant to the profession in which the student works. The degree of rigour and intellectual standing is the same as that of a PhD but not as extensive in scope.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points60
Subject Co-ordinatorLeeanne Carey
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 6 - Doctoral
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. 1. Critically assess and synthesise existing health research to generate relevant research question/s that address important health issues
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02. 2. Make a significant contribution to the design and execution of an original research program that address relevant health research question/s
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- Thesis
03. 3. Critically analyse and interpret research findings from a research program
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04. 4. Communicate research program findings in formats suitable for global dissemination, including the production of a thesis for examination against international standards
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05. 5. Apply high ethical standards as an independent research or as part of a team
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Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn Unsworth
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 2.0 hours supervisor consultation every two weeks and delivered via blended.
"Students are expected to have regular contact with their research supervisor."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 40,000 to 50,000-word thesis | Submitted after enrolment in thesis units totalling 240 credit points. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeeanne Carey
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 2.0 hours supervisor consultation every two weeks and delivered via blended.
"Students are expected to have regular contact with their research supervisor."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 40,000 to 50,000-word thesis | Submitted after enrolment in thesis units totalling 240 credit points. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |