The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree provides training and education with the objective of producing graduates with the capacity to conduct research independently at a high level of originality and quality.
A PhD candidate will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative re-interpretation of known data and established ideas.
The School of Nursing and Midwifery Higher Degree Research (HDR) program strives to attain a high standard of excellence in the learning, research and supervision paradigms.
Higher degree research (HDR) students explore their chosen topics in much greater depth than normally happens during undergraduate study. They truly become experts in their area of interest. They acquire superior skills in analysing concepts, thinking critically, collecting, interpreting & analysing information, writing persuasively, solving problems creatively and working independently. All of these skills are important for senior appointments in any industry in a modern economy. Higher degree research also provides a foundation for students wishing to pursue a research career.
Your career
As a Doctor of Philosophy graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in settings such as:
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6 January 2025, 31 March 2025
Campbelltown Campus
Corner of Narellan Road and Gilchrist Drive,
CAMPBELLTOWN,
New South Wales,
2560, SYDNEY, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
6 January 2025, 31 March 2025
Penrith Campus
Second Avenue,
KINGSWOOD,
New South Wales,
2747, SYDNEY, Australia
An applicant for a PhD program must either hold: A Master’s degree by research, or A Bachelor (Hons) degree with Class 1 or Class 2 division 1 honours, or A demonstrated capacity for research in a discipline deemed to be acceptable to the university.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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