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La Trobe University
Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
Plenty Road
Melbourne Victoria 3086
Australia
Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
Plenty Road
Melbourne Victoria 3086
Australia
Course details
CRICOS course code: 054041M
Level of study: Doctoral Degrees
Summary
If you're a practitioner in clinical sciences in clinical vision sciences, dietetics, occupational therapy or prosthetics and orthotics, this degree provides you with an opportunity to extend your professional practice through an integrated program of theory, practice and research. The degree offers an integrated program of research with supporting coursework in the first year. Through a combination of core and elective subjects, you'll gain knowledge and skills in designing and conducting research, literature review techniques, critical analysis and writing for publication, as well as opportunities to apply these skills in clinically-based professional projects. You'll pursue an independent and sustained investigation into a research problem of your own design that will culminate in the submission of a thesis for examination of 60,000 words.
Doctor of Clinical Science intended learning outcomes: Mastery of a substantial body of knowledge at the frontier of a field of research or learning, including knowledge that constitutes an original contribution of direct relevance to the profession; Ability to provide a critical appraisal of relevant literature and available research, to appreciate and understand the relationship of the investigations undertaken by the candidate to the wider field of knowledge in which these investigations are located, and to draw out the contribution to knowledge made by these investigations; Knowledge and understanding of the methodological techniques relevant to the field of research as well as identify and allow for any shortcomings associated with these techniques; A satisfactory level of literary presentation reflecting an ability to communicate in a clear, concise and authoritative manner appropriate to the field of research and to the professional area to which it is addressed
Doctor of Clinical Science career opportunities: This degree will allow you to pursue a career in academic research, higher education, or leadership or management positions in government, or the science-based industries.
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| Tuition Fees (AUD $) | Start date | Duration | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43,800 Per Year |
04 Mar 2024 29 Jul 2024 |
4 years
Full time |
La Trobe University Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus Plenty Road Melbourne Victoria 3086 Australia |
Entry criteria
The minimum academic requirement for entry to a Professional Doctorate degree at La Trobe is a four-year degree or a Masters degree with a weighted average mark of 65 or above completed within the last ten years; and eligibility for registration for professional practice in Australia (where applicable); and at least two years professional practice. Note: An applicant may be considered for entry with an overall weighted average mark below 65 if their weighted average mark in the final full year (FTE) year of study is 65 or above. Candidates may also be required to provide evidence of research expertise.
English language requirements:
IELTS Overall 6.5, no band less than 6.0; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Overall score of 56 with no communicative skill score less than 46; TOEFL Internet based (iBT) - Overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) / Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - 176 with no less than 169 in any component