James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

TM6002:36

Doctor of Public Health Thesis 2

Townsville

Inadmissable Subject Combination: TM6001 TM6003

360 hours flexible delivery. Full year.

Available to all students enrolled in the Doctor of Public Health.

Staff: Assoc. Professor P Leggat.

The thesis for the professional doctorate will consist of a practically oriented research and/or development work in a specific area of public health, culminating in a substantial thesis. The presentation of the Doctor of Public Health thesis may follow similar style to a PhD thesis, however published work may also contribute partly or wholly to this thesis.

Learning Objectives:

  1. complete substantial advanced research and/or development work in the student’s area of specialisation;
  2. present a thesis report of project work at an acceptable level.

Assessment by presentation of a substantial thesis (100%).