Doctor of Philosophy (School of Physiotherapy)

Yes, a PhD at The University of Notre Dame Australia may be completed as a traditional thesis or a thesis by publication, provided it makes an original and substantial contribution to the field of physiotherapy.

Most domestic research students are eligible to have all Higher Degree by Research (HDR) course fees paid for by the Commonwealth Government through a Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset Scholarship for the maximum duration of the enrolment time. Domestic students are also encouraged to apply for stipend scholarships, which are very competitive and awarded to students of exceptional research potential.

Yes, international students may apply for the Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships (Fees Offset and/or Stipend), or the University International Fee Remission Research Scholarship (IFRRS), which are very competitive and awarded to students of exceptional research potential. Unless in receipt of a scholarship, all international research students must pay full fees for the length of their research degree.

Yes, you must discuss your application with a suitably qualified member of the academic staff, preferably one you wish to be your principal research supervisor, before submitting an application to enrol in a Doctor of Philosophy.

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to: apply expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills in the design and execution of a substantial research project; synthesise, evaluate, and critically analyse a substantial and complex body of knowledge at the frontier of a field of research; communicate research findings clearly and fluently to both peers and the community; apply knowledge of research integrity, ethics and the rights and safety of others; and conduct research with intellectual independence, creativity, adaptability, responsibility, and accountability.