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Doctor of Clinical Science

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Course code: SIA-200227UniversityStudy area: Creative ArtsCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

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

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 Academic 6.5

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

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References

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