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Doctor of Nursing

Doctorate (PhD)

The Doctor of Nursing is a three-year program designed for experienced professionals aiming to advance their field through innovative research and a substantial thesis bridging theory and practice.

Key details

Degree Type

Doctorate (PhD)

Duration

3 - 4 years full-time, 6 - 8 years part-time

Course Code

6301, 052527E

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Jan, Jul

About this course

Overview

Are you an experienced professional with an ambition to be at the forefront of your field? The University of Notre Dame Australia is dedicated to building a strong and innovative research culture. The Doctor of Nursing offers an applied three-year program to suitably qualified individuals, leading to a thesis of approximately 80,000 words. Your thesis should bridge the theory-practice gap and practically contribute to industry-based or professional knowledge. Make the most of your career today.

Entry requirements

The Pro Vice-Chancellor-Research, on the advice of the Dean of the School, determines admission to the Doctor of Nursing Award.

Applicants to the doctoral program are expected to satisfy the following criteria:

Possession of a research Masters degree by thesis or dissertation appropriate to the professional field of the applicant; or
Possession of a Masters degree by coursework appropriate to the professional field of the applicant completed at a superior standard; or
Possession of a Bachelor's degree with Honours (typically 1st Class or Class 2A Honours level or equivalent); or
Possession of a Master of Philosophy; or
In exceptional circumstances, an equivalent academic or professional background that is considered by the Dean of the School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at doctoral level.

An applicant may be required to satisfy the Dean of the School of the ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study. In addition to the academic criteria listed above, applicants are normally expected to satisfy the following:

have a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional practice;
have the support of an industry or professional mentor.

Study locations

Sydney

Fremantle

Online

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Doctor of Nursing graduates will be able to:

Apply expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills in the design and execution of a substantial research project that makes a significant and original contribution to knowledge, professional practice and/or creative practice
Synthesise, evaluate, and critically analyse a substantial and complex body of knowledge and/or practice at the frontier of a field/s of research
Communicate research findings clearly and fluently, to both peers and the community
Apply knowledge of research integrity, ethics and the rights and safety of others in the conduct of research and dissemination of research findings; and
Conduct research with intellectual independence, creativity, adaptability, responsibility, and accountability.

Career pathways

Career opportunities

A Doctor of Nursing can lead to careers such as nurse educator, nurse manager, nurse practitioner, nurse researcher or research manager.

Course structure

Program summary

The Professional Doctorate comprises coursework and a substantial research component leading to the submission of a thesis. The coursework component includes four compulsory research training courses to be completed as a prerequisite to your individual research project.

RSCH7000 Quantitative Research Methods
RSCH7001 Qualitative Research Methods
RSCH7002 Scholarly Reading and Writing
RSCH7003 Developing a Research Proposal
RSCH7027 Supervised Research - Nursing

The coursework will provide opportunities for you to formulate substantial elements of your planned research (e.g. topic refinement, identification and justification of the preferred research method(s), preparation of a draft proposal), and to develop personal competencies in critical analysis and scholarly writing relevant to your profession.

The completion of the coursework is facilitated by a course delivery schedule which takes into consideration that you may also be in employment during your candidature.

Full details of the program are contained in the Program Requirements.

How to apply

More information

View application steps for a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program on How to apply - Graduate research.

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