Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing)
Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing)
Death and dying is a part of everyone’s life. Through our palliative care research, we support health professionals and health systems in delivering care as well as empowering the community to recognise and support individuals and families who are facing the reality of dying. There are a range of exciting…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Death and dying is a part of everyone’s life. Through our palliative care research, we support health professionals and health systems in delivering care as well as empowering the community to recognise and support individuals and families who are facing the reality of dying. There are a range of exciting PhD opportunities aligned to the Research Centre for Palliative Care, Death and Dying, that explores the universal experience of death and dying and champions the contribution of palliative care to the person the health professional and the health system. The Research Centre for Palliative Care, Death and Dying supports diversity and warmly welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and those with lived experience of disability or marginalisation. We also welcome and encourage your own research project ideas
REQUIREMENTS
To be accepted for enrolment in a Doctor of Philosophy candidature, an applicant must:
Have at least one of the following Australian qualifications (which must include studies relevant to the proposed field of research), or the equivalent qualification as approved by the relevant authorized delegate:
- A Bachelors degree with Honours class 1 or 2A
- A Graduate Diploma or Masters degree by coursework with a research component of at least 18 units, with an average grade of Distinction or better in the research component
- A Masters by Research degree
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.5 Writing, 6.0 Reading, 6.0 Listening; TOEFL iBT: 80 Overall with 18 Speaking, 22 Writing, 18 Reading, 18 Listening; Pearson PTE Academic: 58 Overall with 58 Speaking, 50 Writing, 50 Reading, 50 Listening; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 176 Overall with 169 Speaking, 169 Writing, 169 Reading, 169 Listening; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 105-110
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world (*THE World University Rankings 2023 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities), Flinders University is everything a modern university should be – progressive, student-focused, and career-minded.It is home to over 26,000 students, with 5,300 international students from more than 90 countries, and offers globally recognised and industry-accredited qualifications. The university enjoys a high level of industry connections with global leaders enabling its students to take up practical placements and graduate job-ready on completion of study.
