PhD program
The Bouverie Centre offers two courses at Doctorate level: the Doctor of Clinical Science (ClinScD) in Family Therapy, and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Family Therapy. Information about these courses is available below.
The aim of this course is to equip family therapists with advanced conceptual, practice, supervisory and research skills so that they can assume positions of leadership in the field.
Course structure
Course Name: Doctor of Clinical Science (ClinScD) Family Therapy
Course Code: HDCS
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Campus: Other Site 2 (O2)
This professional doctorate in family therapy involves
- a 67% research degree;
- 3 years full-time study (or equivalent part-time);
- a thesis of 30,000-60,000 words;
- one core unit;
- research colloquia; and
- three clinical electives.
Entry requirements
Applicants must have the equivalent of an Honours degree and a Postgraduate Diploma of Family Therapy
Eligibility
For further details see General IInforamtion below.
Course structure
Course Name: Doctor of Philosophy
PhD (Health Sciences)
Course Code: HDPH
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Campus: Other Site 2 (O2)
This is a 3 year full-time, or 5 year part-time research degree.
Graduation from this course is contingent on the successful completion of a research thesis of up to 80,000 words in an area relevant to the research priorities of the Bouverie Centre and the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Entry requirements
Applicants for Doctoral candidature should already hold a Masters degree or have completed an Honours Bachelor degree at a very high level of achievement.
Eligibility
Semester dates 2010
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FIRST SEMESTER
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1 March – 4 June
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MID SEMESTER VACATION
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5-11 April
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SECOND SEMESTER
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26 July – 29 October
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MID SEMESTER VACATION
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27 September – 3 October
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NOTE: The University is closed on Australia Day (Tuesday 26th January), at Easter (Friday 2nd April to Tuesday 6th April inclusive), on Anzac Day (Friday 26th April in lieu of 25th april), and on Queen’s Birthday (Monday 8th June). The University remains open on Labour Day and Melbourne Cup Day.
For further La Trobe University calendar information see: www.latrobe.edu.au/calendar/all-students
Course fees
No fees apply. Full-time applicants can apply for Commonwealth or University research scholarships depending on your area of research interest and academic background.
Scholarships and Candidature
La Trobe University offers an extensive scholarship and candidature program for postgraduate students who are undertaking higher degrees by research. Research Services coordinates the administration of Masters by research and Doctoral candidature, and scholarships for these degrees. Scholarships are available for Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents, and a limited number of awards are available to overseas applicants.
For further Scholarship information see the Research for Future Students website:
La Trobe University Postgraduate Research Scholarship
Application
Application form
See Candidature / Scholarship Application form
See Confidential report of Academic Referee form
Application procedures
See Instructions to Applicants
See Admission and Scholarship Processing Information
Closing Dates
Applications for candidature are welcome all year.
Please note that scholarship applications close on October 31st of each year.
Venue
The Bouverie Centre, La Trobe University, 8 Gardiner St, Brunswick, Vic. 3056
Contacts
Dr. Amaryll Perlesz (Associate Professor)
The Bouverie Centre, La Trobe Univeristy, 8 Gardiner St, Brunswick Vic. 3056
Phone: 03 9385 5100
Fax: 03 9381 0336
Email: A.Perlesz@latrobe.edu.au
Web: www.bouverie.org.au
Research Services (Bundoora Campus) - Applicaiton contacts
David Myers Building, Level 2
La Trobe University, Vic 3086
Phone: 03 9479 1580 (Domestic Students)
Email: teamrgso@latrobe.edu.au (Domestic Students)
Phone: (+61 3) 9479 2971 (International Students)
Email: ltiresearch@latrobe.edu.au (International Students)
Additional forms or more information can be viewed and downloaded from the Research for Future students website: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/research/future
