Doctor of Philosophy (Health Sciences)

Swinburne University of Technology

Applicants must have completed at least four years (or equivalent) of tertiary education studies in a relevant discipline at a high level of achievement, and must have been approved for the award of the degree(s) for which they studied. A high level of achievement is defined as the equivalent of a four year Swinburne Honours degree that includes a significant research component in the fourth year, leading to an Honours degree class 1 (average grade between 80-100) or class 2A (average grade between 70-79) level. Four years of tertiary studies can be demonstrated by the completion of any of the combinations of qualifications below, at the required standard of achievement a bachelor degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Research; or a bachelor degree (three or four years) and an Honours year; or a bachelor degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Coursework; or a bachelor degree (three or four years) and a postgraduate diploma in Psychology; or