PhD Research

Subject PHTY90067 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points:
Level: Research Higher Degree
Dates & Locations: This is a time-based subject, taught on campus at Parkville.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: There are no formal contact requirements, however regular and sustained contact with your supervisor is required.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Recommended Background Knowledge: N/A
Non Allowed Subjects: N/A
Core Participation Requirements: N/A

Contact

Dr Rana Hinman
Subject Overview:

Candidates undertake a substantial piece of original research while under academic supervision. The work, submitted in the form of a thesis, must satisfy examiners that it contributes to knowledge and demonstrates authority in the candidate's field of investigation. A PhD thesis differs from a resarch Masters thesis by its more comprehensive treatment of its subject.
Objectives:

The University expects its doctoral graduates to have the following attributes:

  • an advanced ability to initiate research and to formulate viable research questions;
  • a demonstrated capacity to design, conduct and report sustained and original research;
  • the capacity to contextualise research within an international corpus of specialist knowledge;
  • an advanced ability to evaluate and synthesize research-based and scholarly literature;
  • an advanced understanding of key disciplinary and multi-disciplinary norms and perspectives relevant to the field;
  • highly developed problem-solving abilities and flexibility of approach;
  • the ability to analyse critically within and across a changing disciplinary environment;
  • the capacity to disseminate the results of research and scholarship by oral and written communication to a variety of audiences;
  • a capacity to cooperate with and respect the contributions of fellow researchers and scholars;
  • a profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of research and scholarship;
  • an advanced facility in the management of information, including the application of computer systems and software where appropriate to the student's field of study;
  • an understanding of the relevance and value of their research to national and international communities of scholars and collaborators;
  • an awareness where appropriate of issues related to intellectual property management and the commercialisation of innovation; and
  • an ability to formulate applications to relevant agencies, such as funding bodies and ethics committees.
Assessment:

Assessment is by way of externally examined 100,000 word thesis.
Prescribed Texts: N/A
Recommended Texts: Nil
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Doctoral degrees at the University of Melbourne seek to develop graduates who demonstrate academic leadership, increasing independence, creativity and innovation in their research work. In addition, professional doctoral studies provide advanced training designed to enhance professional knowledge in a specialist area, and encourage the acquisition of a wide range of advanced and transferable skills.

The University expects its doctoral graduates to have the following qualities and skills:

  • an advanced ability to initiate research and to formulate viable research questions;
  • a demonstrated capacity to design, conduct and report sustained and original research;
  • the capacity to contextualise research within an international corpus of specialist knowledge;
  • an advanced ability to evaluate and synthesize research-based and scholarly literature;
  • an advanced understanding of key disciplinary and multi-disciplinary norms and perspectives relevant to the field;
  • highly developed problem-solving abilities and flexibility of approach;
  • the ability to analyse critically within and across a changing disciplinary environment;
  • the capacity to disseminate the results of research and scholarship by oral and written communication to a variety of audiences;
  • a capacity to cooperate with and respect the contributions of fellow researchers and scholars;
  • a profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of research and scholarship;
  • an advanced facility in the management of information, including the application of computer systems and software where appropriate to the student's field of study;
  • an understanding of the relevance and value of their research to national and international communities of scholars and collaborators;
  • an awareness where appropriate of issues related to intellectual property management and the commercialisation of innovation; and
  • an ability to formulate applications to relevant agencies, such as funding bodies and ethics committees.
Links to further information: Further information about the Doctor of Philosophy at The University Melbourne please see the Melbourne School of Graduate Studies website http://www.gradresarch.unimelb.edu.au for information about candidature, administrative and financial matters relating to the Doctor of Philosophy. International Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy should read the information above and may also like to check the following web page http://www.unimelb.edu.au/international/
Notes: Entry requirements Applicants must hold an appropriate qualification in medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy, psychology, podiatry, a relevant field of science or related health science. Applicants who have first-class honours or who have completed a Master degree may enrol directly into a PhD. Other applicants will normally be enrolled in a Master by Research degree and may apply to transfer to the PhD program if acceptable academic progress is made. Applications Please contact the Research Student Co-ordinator by email writing about 500 words describing your general research interests. Attach your Curriculum Vitae to your email and send to: physio-postgrad@ unimelb.edu.au We will advise you further about the application process following consideration of this submission.

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