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Overview

If you are an experienced physiotherapist, this degree provides you with an opportunity to enrich and extend your professional practice and to undertake research in professional settings. The degree offers an integrated program of research with supporting coursework in the first year. Through a combination of core and elective subjects, … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

DVC Research (Pre 2022)

School

Graduate Research School (Pre 2022)

Course coordinator

Jodie McClelland

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

CRICOS code

029306K

Course instance contact

Jodie McClelland

Course duration (full time)

4 years

Study level

Research

AQF level

Level 10 – Professional Doctorate

Available only as an exit award

No

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Additional explanatory information

International candidates are eligible to enrol at the following locations: Melbourne (Bundoora).

Course structure
60 credit points

Thesis

Core45 credit points

Electives

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
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
2.
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
3.
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
4.
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

Course features

Work based learning (placement) requirements

A range of work based learning opportunities are available, including internships, mentoring, and industry-linked projects.

Internships. Candidates who have successfully confirmed their candidature and who are making satisfactory progress may apply to participate in an internship at least one month before they submit their thesis. Refer to the Graduate Research Candidature Policy and associated information.

Candidates will apply separately to participate in an internship through a process detailed on the Graduate Research School website.

For more information visit https://www.latrobe.edu.au/researchers/grs/industry-community

Other opportunities

The Graduate Research School's Research Education and Development (RED) team supports and assists La Trobe graduate researchers in: quality research practices; strategies for success in research publication and funding; insight into researcher career paths and industry sectors; and practising excellent research communication skills. For more information, visit https://www.latrobe.edu.au/researchers/grs/red.

Career outcomes

This degree will enable you to pursue a range of careers in academic research, higher education, the public health sector, and beyond.