Course code

79702

Faculty

Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences

Pre-requisites

Completion of a bachelor degree with Honours class I or IIA, approved by the Higher Degrees by Research Sub-Committee (HDRS-C) on the advice of the Head of School of Medicine and Dentistry; or

Completion of a research Masters degree in Medical Education or a related discipline; or

Completion of a Masters degree in a health or education related discipline at a standard and of a nature considered appropriate by the Head of School and the Dean of Postgraduate Studies; or

Other qualifications and professional experience judged by the Head of School and the Dean of Postgraduate Studies to provide a preparation for study equivalent to that provided above and appropriate to commencing study in the Doctor of Medical Education Program.

Special admission requirements

Applicants must have professional experience in a relevant health-related area approved by the Head of School of Medicine and Dentistry for a minimum of five years.

Confirmation of candidature

The candidate shall apply to have their candidature confirmed:

• normally within the first six months of enrolment for a full-time candidate; or

• normally within the first 12 months of enrolment for a part-time candidate.

Maximum time to complete

10 years

Minimum EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load) to complete

2 EFTSL

Additional course rules

A candidate must maintain regular contact with the School as required by the candidate’s Principal Supervisor.

Appointment of Supervisors

Candidates shall be assigned a Principal Supervisor who shall be a member of the staff of the University and on the Register of Supervisors of the University.

At least one associate supervisor will be appointed on account of his or her professional experience and special knowledge of the candidate’s intended program of study. Associate supervisors need not be staff members of this university, but should have appropriate expertise and professional experience.

With the approval of the HSRS-C, an additional associate supervisor may be appointed to provide supervision if and when the candidate is at a distance from the University.

Progression requirements

A candidate’s course of study shall be subject to approval by the HDRS-C, on the recommendation of the Head of School, for each year of candidature.

Thesis requirements

A portfolio of work must be submitted for examination. The portfolio will include:

• a dissertation of 50,000 words reporting a substantial research task that occupies approximately half the workload for the course;

• a 20,000 word collection of scholarly and research products from work completed in the structured research tasks of the program (or permitted under the policy for advanced standing). Probable inclusions are: a conference presentation (slide show, text of presentation, published abstract); a research paper published in a refereed academic journal relevant to the professional career of the candidate; formal monograph used for dissemination of research findings within the candidate’s professional organisation;

• an overview of 3,000-5,000 words which should describe the relationship of the work to the professional practice of the candidate and to the work of others. The overview will normally be a reflective piece based upon the proposal prepared for confirmation of candidature.

Candidates are encouraged to publish work during candidature and published works may be included in the portfolio provided they or their substantive content have not been submitted for advanced standing for another academic qualification.

An original and three copies of the portfolio must be submitted to the Graduate Research School for examination.

Examination

Successful candidates must be judged through examination to have made a significant contribution to knowledge and practice in their profession.

The portfolio will be examined by a minimum of two and a maximum of three examiners. Two of the examiners must be external to the University and one of these may be an appropriately qualified professional from the education field.

The HDRS-C, on the recommendation of the examiners, may require the candidate to undertake a further written or oral examination on the topics covered in the portfolio.

Appeal procedures

As per the University appeals procedure for Doctor of Philosophy. See University Requirements for Doctor of Philosophy.

Eligibility

Advanced standing is permitted for previous work deemed to be at a doctoral level and any research or scholarly products from this work may be submitted as part of the portfolio up to a maximum of 10,000 words.

Other restrictions

Advanced standing is granted at the discretion of the Dean of Postgraduate Studies on advice from the relevant Head of School.

Inclusion of majors on testamur

Not applicable – this course does not have majors