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Overview

You will graduate from this degree as a midwife who is qualified to provide leadership in advanced clinical, management, research and academic aspects of the provision of health services. You will possess a unique blend of abilities stemming from clinical experience, rigorous intellectual development and participation in the study of … For more content click the Read more button below. The research component requires you to 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.

Portfolio

DVC (Research & Industry Engagement)

School

Graduate Research School

Course coordinator

Christine East

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora), Mildura, Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, City Campus, Shepparton

CRICOS code

0101141

Course instance contact

Christine East

Course duration (full time)

3 years

Study level

Research

AQF level

Level 10 – Professional Doctorate

Available only as an exit award

No

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Course structure
60 credit points

Thesis

Core45 credit points
Electives15 credit points

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.