AUT - Doctor of Philosophy: postgraduate qualification study information
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Doctor of Philosophy: postgraduate qualification study information
This page has an overview of the Doctor of Philosophy qualification that you can study at AUT University.
Programme details
Programme Code: AK3518
Points: 360
Duration: 3 years full time / 6 years part time
Starting date: February 27, 2012 / July 16, 2012
Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is undertaken by research only. There is no compulsory coursework involved. The PhD is an advanced postgraduate degree that is particularly suitable for students wishing to pursue an academic or research career. A successful candidate will make a significant original contribution to the body of knowledge in relation to a contemporary issue in health and environmental research. Students will have supervisors to guide and advise them, with one assigned as the primary supervisor.
A PhD qualifies students as experts in their fields. The opportunities to apply this knowledge will be extensive, both in industry and academia.
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Entry requirements
Applications are welcome at all times during the year.
Normal admission for a Doctoral degree is a Masters degree with honours or a Bachelors degree with honours. The degree must have included advanced learning in research, a research project and a research report / thesis.
Research areas
Staff in the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences supervise PhD research on a wide range of topics. Research areas for Doctorals include, but are not limited to:
- Aquaculture
- Biodiversity
- Biotechnology
- Child health
- Chronic health conditions
- Earth and oceanic sciences
- Food science and microbiology
- Health promotion
- High-performance sports
- Mäori health
- Marine science and ecology
- Medical laboratory science
- Migrant health and well being
- Molecular genetics
- Occupational health
- Pasifika health
- Physical activity and nutrition
- Physiotherapy
- Podiatry
- Psychology
- Public health and mental health
- Rehabilitation
- Violence and trauma
Contact and enquiry information
Please contact Lisa Herd for the process required to submit your research proposal and application.
Lisa Herd
lisa.herd@aut.ac.nz
09 921 9999 extn 7020
Postgraduate and Research Office
Faculty of Health & Environmental Science