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Doctor of Clinical Science

ProviderLa Trobe University
Course code: SIA-200227UniversityStudy area: Creative ArtsData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

If you're a practitioner in clinical sciences in clinical vision sciences, dietetics, occupational therapy or prosthetics and orthotics, 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...

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CRICOS

00115M

Studies in Australia

Source: Studies in Australia course page. Course page URL: https://www.studiesinaustralia.com/courses-in-australia/la-trobe-university/courses/doctor-of-clinical-science.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

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

  • eligibility for registration for professional practice in Australia (where applicable)
  • 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

English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Campuses & intake dates

  • Melbourne (Bundoora)VIC