Doctor of Nursing
Doctor of Nursing
The University of Notre Dame Australia is dedicated to building a strong and innovative research culture. The Doctor of Nursing offers an applied three-year program leading to a thesis of approximately 80,000 words. Your thesis should bridge the theory-practice gap and make a practical contribution to industry-based or professional knowledge….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The University of Notre Dame Australia is dedicated to building a strong and innovative research culture. The Doctor of Nursing offers an applied three-year program leading to a thesis of approximately 80,000 words. Your thesis should bridge the theory-practice gap and make a practical contribution to industry-based or professional knowledge.
About this program
The Professional Doctorate is a research degree designed to meet the needs of professionals who aspire to achieve academic excellence and lead the development of knowledge within their profession. The program seeks to examine crucial professional topics and integrate professional experience with scholarly inquiry. In particular, it aims to generate a research-based approach, providing answers to questions relevant to the professions or industry and encouraging a systematic way of collecting, analysing and interpreting data. For this reason, we recommend you seek the support of a relevant professional body, employer or industry group in defining your research area.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants to the doctoral program are expected to satisfy the following criteria:
- Possession of a research Masters degree by thesis or dissertation appropriate to the professional field of the applicant; or
- Possession of a Masters degree by coursework appropriate to the professional field of the applicant completed at a superior standard; or
- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree with Honours (typically 1st Class or Class 2A Honours level or equivalent); or
- Possession of a Master of Philosophy; or
- In exceptional circumstances, an equivalent academic or professional background that is considered by the Dean of the School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at doctoral level.
IELTS (Academic) – 7.0 overall, with no score lower than 7.0 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 6.5; PTE Academic – 65 overall, with no score lower than 65 in writing and no other band score lower than 58; TOEFL (iBT) – 94 overall, with no score lower than 27 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 20.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a leading institution in Australia. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts & sciences, business, philosophy & theology, education, law, nursing & midwifery, physiotherapy, medicine and health sciences. The University has campuses in Sydney, Perth and Broome. It also has seven additional Clinical Schools in New South Wales and Victoria, which are part of its School of Medicine. The institution has one of the highest graduate employment rates in the country. During their time studying, students are offered individual career support, covering everything from CV writing to brushing up on their interview skills.
