Doctorate (PhD)
School of Health Sciences
Are you interested in a research-based degree in the field of philosophy? The University of Notre Dame Australia's Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a thesis-based research degree. The degree program is individually designed and built around the methodological requirements of the research and the nature of the topic to be investigated; we consider your background. Candidates may be asked to undertake further coursework to extend their knowledge and skills as a basis for the research component. Contact us today to arrange a meeting.
The Doctor of Philosophy degree is designed to develop in students the capacity to conceptualise and conduct independent research with a high level of originality and quality. In the selection of fields of research, students are encouraged to examine the broad perspective within which the problem lies and to adopt problem-solving techniques applicable across disciplines.
All research students are assigned supervisors who are part guides and part advisers in the journey towards completing the degree. Before applying, please get in touch with the University's Research Office to arrange a discussion with a suitably qualified academic staff member.
The maximum time for completion of the Doctor of Philosophy (not including periods of approved leave of absence) will generally be three calendar years for a full-time student and six years for a part-time student. The minimum time for completion will typically be two years.
A Doctor of Philosophy (Health Sciences) can lead to careers in academia, industry, government and non-government organisations, scientific research, specialist consultancy, clinical and non-clinical health settings, research management, and executive-level management.
The Doctor of Philosophy is a thesis-based research degree, normally comprised exclusively of supervised research, but which can include research training coursework if appropriate.
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.