Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) (Public Health)
The Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) is a research degree commencing with a cohort-based foundation year of research preparation followed by an independent, supervised research project.
The subjects covered in the first year support the development of the research project and include generic research training and discipline-specific units.
Public Health research at ECU concentrates on key areas.
These key areas include, Public Health Nutrition, Occupation Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Public Health Policy and Practice, Ageing, health and wellbeing, Child & Adolescent Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Communities of Practice, and Education and Gender. Specific postgraduate research topics are developed in conjunction with the postgraduate coordinator or potential supervisors, however, applications are particularly encouraged from those with an interest in: Occupational health risk modelling; Whole of organisation management to risk; Mosquito vector management; Climate change; Heat stress and health impacts and policy; Bush fires and heavy metal contamination; Eco safety - food and water issues; Built food environment; Nutrition education in schools, the early years and the aged care sector; Food literacy; Food security for regional and remote Australians, homeless and vulnerable groups; Urban agriculture; Regenerative farming and the food system value chain; Communicable disease and immunisation; Alcohol and other drug-related harm; Psychoactive substances; Alcohol and other drug policy; Blue environments; Ageing and social engagement Women and alcohol Social and emotional health of young people Cyberbullying Participatory health research approaches Researchers in the School are currently involved in projects investigating nutrition education in the early years setting; how complex system thinking can map ecosystems to build food secure regions throughout WA, how transformational games can support child learning around different public health issues and promoting social engagement and wellbeing amongst older adults in residential aged care through exercise.
Public Health research ((Code - PHDHLTPH)
Campus Information
Joondalup
Our Joondalup Campus is the University's headquarters. The campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including the Health and Wellness Building, a multi-million dollar sport and fitness centre, an award-winning library and student hub, a microbrewery, an outdoor cinema for the summer months and on-campus accommodation.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Employment opportunities
Academic, Public Health Practitioner, Research Officer, Research Fellow, Public Health Nutritionist, Dietitian, Public Health Practitioner, Health Promotion Coordinator/Officer/Manager, Compliance Officer, Policy Officer, Lecturer, Alcohol and other Drugs Policy Officer, Policy Writer, Research Liaison Officer, Epidemiologist., Environmental officer, Healthy and Safety Officer
Possible future job titles
Public Health, Nutritionist, Health Promotion, Health Policy, Researcher, Lecturer, Executive Officer, Academic, Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker, Immunisation Officer, Epidemiologist, Health Economics, Environmental officer, Healthy and Safety Officer.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to hold a Master by Coursework in a related field. Alternatively applicants can hold an Honours degree, or the equivalent in a relevant field from a recognised University, Applicants seeking online study will be required to provide additional information to support their application, as not all projects nor disciplines are suited to online study.
Academic admission requirements (Band 10) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Masters Degree (Research);
- Masters Degree (Coursework) in a related discipline area;
- Masters Degree (Coursework) with 2/3 research component; or
- Bachelor Honours Degree.
English Language requirements (Band 4) :
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests.
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- Course Code: 085717D
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
161800 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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