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Join the fully funded PhD program at Australian Catholic University to undertake cutting-edge nursing research. Collaborate with experienced supervisors, conduct research modules, and contribute to publications. Accelerate your career development in nursing.
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PhD Program of Research Elizabeth Scruth RN MN MPH CCNS CCRN PhD (c) September 2011
Australian Catholic University • ACU has six campuses located in the state capital cities of Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, the national capital, Canberra, and the regional centre of Ballarat • ACU has 17,508 total students, with 14,490 undergraduates and 3,018 postgraduate students. The student body is 73.90% female and 26.10% male. ACU has more than 15,081 local students - out of which there are 291 Indigenous students - and 2,427 international students. • ACU has 734 academic staff and 647 general staff members
Undertaking a PhD in Australia • There are fully funded PhD programs from the Australian government for Australian Citizens • There is a timeline to complete the PhD • The University is usually associated with a large hospital as part of the research program • Usually 3 to 4 PhD supervisors- one of them a MD who has undertaken research • Program consists of research modules/classes and a program of research
Research must be undertaken from the beginning to the end and cumulates in a dissertation- monthly discussion with supervisors throughout program • Progress reports • Presentations • Publications