Doctor of Clinical Science (Clinical Speech Pathology, Clinical Vision Sciences, Family Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Counselling and Psychotherapy)
La Trobe University (La Trobe)Bundoora, Australia
Fee for international students
- Intakes
- Not published
- Duration
- 208 weeks
Programme facts
- Level
- PhD
- Duration
- 208 weeks
- Language of teaching
- English
- Study mode
- Not published
- Credits
- Not published
- Intakes
- Not published
About this programme
If you're a practitioner in clinical sciences in: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Podiatry, Speech Pathology, Audiology, Orthoptics, or Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, this degree provides you with an opportunity to extend your professional practice through an integrated program of theory, practice and research. The degree offers an integrated program of research with supporting coursework in the first year. Through a combination of core and elective subjects, you'll gain knowledge and skills in designing and conducting research, literature review techniques, critical analysis and writing for publication, as well as opportunities to apply these skills in clinically-based professional projects. You'll pursue an independent and sustained investigation into a research problem that will culminate in the submission of a thesis for examination of 60,000 words. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 10 - Professional Doctorate.
Entry requirements
- IELTS6.5 overall
- TOEFL iBT79
- Prerequisites
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - The minimum academic requirement for entry to a Professional Doctorate degree at La Trobe is a four-year degree or a Masters degree with a weighted average mark of 65 or above completed within the last ten years; and eligibility for registration for professional practice in Australia (where applicable); and at least two years professional practice. Note: An applicant may be considered for entry with an overall weighted average mark below 65 if their weighted average mark in the final full year (FTE) year of study is 65 or above. Candidates may also be required to provide evidence of research expertise.; International: IELTS - 6.5 < 6.0 (PG minimum) - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.; Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Data: CRICOS, Australian Government.