University of Tasmania, Australia

Course Schedule

Unit code	Unit title	Semester(s)	Weight (%)	Campus(es)
XGR501	Introduction to Higher Degree by Research	1, 2	12.5	Sydney, Interstate
CAM720	Evaluation and Evidence Based Research Methods	1, 2	12.5	Sydney, Interstate
CAM723	Workplace Learning - Major Project A	1, 2	12.5	Sydney, Interstate
CAM724	Workplace Learning - Major Project B	1, 2	25	Sydney, Interstate

Course Requirements

Candidates with the Master of Health and Human Services, the Master of Clinical Leadership or the Master of Health (Medical Education) can obtain one year's credit towards the 3-year program. The forthcoming Master of Public Health will also attract this credit. Other Masters level degree candidates can apply for all or part credit on a case by case basis.

Coursework units:

1. XGR501 - Introduction to Higher Degree by Research (12.5%)
2. CAM720 - Evaluation and Evidence Based Research Methods (12.5%)
3. CAM723 - Workplace Learning - Major Project A (12.5%)
4. CAM724 - Workplace Learning - Major Project B (25%)

Candidates who have completed the Master of Clinical Leadership will need to complete:

1. XGR501 Introduction to Higher Degree by Research (12.5%)

All candidates are required to undertake a workplace research project and either:

• Prepare a research dissertation of approximately 50 000-60 000 words (depending on the disciplinary nature of the thesis)
  OR
• A portfolio of published papers and an integrated overview of the research totaling approximately 50 000-60 000 words.

The research for both options must be largely undertaken during the period of candidature.

The thesis should demonstrate the candidate's ability for critical appreciation of current knowledge in health and build on that knowledge to make an original contribution to the field of study or practice.

An academic supervisory team will be appointed for each candidate for the conduct of their research dissertation.

Enrolments

Candidates must be:

• A recognised Australian or International postgraduate qualification and an established research/publication record,
  OR
• A recognised Australian or International postgraduate qualification which includes 25% or more research methods and 25% or more workplace project or equivalent – candidates must have achieved a minimum of a credit average in their graduate coursework studies as a demonstration of their capacity to undertake graduate research at an advanced level.

Candidates must provide their employer's written endorsement of their candidature.

Before applying for a place on the Professional Doctorate of Health program, applicants need to contact the Associate Head (Postgraduate), School of Medicine, (Stella.Stevens@utas.edu.au) to discuss ideas and agree on a potential supervisor.

After you have talked through your project with the Co-ordinator, Dr Stella Stevens, email the completed form to her (Stella.Stevens@utas.edu.au) and send the hard copies of your qualifications to the Graduate Research Office with a covering letter noting that the application has been sent to the School of Medicine. Application forms are available at UTAS Graduate Research Application Forms.