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:
- Academia, industry, government and non-government organisations
- Scientific research
- Specialist consultancy
- Research management
- Executive-level management