Postgraduate Research Guide

NURSING MASTER OF NURSING Duration: Two years full-time or the equivalent part-time Admission requirements: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent completed at a high standard Loan Scheme: RTP* Campuses: Fremantle, Sydney The Master of Nursing is undertaken by thesis only and is best suited to students who prefer a Master’s to a PhD, but do not feel a need for more structured research training such as offered by the Master of Philosophy. DOCTOR OF NURSING Duration: Three years full-time or the equivalent part-time Academic pre-requisite: An Honours or Master’s level degree, completed to a high standard. At least three years’ professional experience is required. Loan Scheme: RTP* Campuses: Fremantle, Sydney The Doctor of Nursing offers an applied three-year program leading to a thesis of approximately 80,000 words. While the PhD seeks to make a scholarly and theoretical contribution, the Doctor of Nursing seeks to bridge the theory- practice gap and make a practical contribution to industry-based or professional knowledge. The Doctor of Nursing combines research training coursework with the development of the thesis. PHILOSOPHY MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY Duration: One and a half years full-time or the equivalent part-time Admission requirements: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent completed at a high standard Loan Scheme: RTP* Campuses: Fremantle, Sydney The Master of Philosophy begins with coursework followed by the completion of a thesis and therefore gives students the opportunity to refine their skills in research design and analysis prior to beginning research in their topic area. The Master of Philosophy can be undertaken in any focus area of the national Nursing Schools. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD) Duration: Three years full-time or the equivalent part-time Academic pre-requisite: An Honours or Master’s level degree completed to a high standard. Previous research experience is required. Loan Scheme: RTP Campuses: Fremantle, Sydney Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) prepare an original thesis that makes a substantial contribution to knowledge. The Doctor of Philosophy can be undertaken in any focus area of the national Nursing Schools. FIND OUT MORE NOTREDAME.EDU.AU *RTP: Research Training Program . Domestic applicants are eligible for fee remission as part of the Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP). International applicants may apply for a fee-offset on a competitive basis. 42 Notre Dame Research Guide