Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Nursing in Perth Australia | The University of Notre Dame Australia
The University of Notre Dame Australia
|
Perth Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
45,141
(c. USD32,226.16)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University of Notre Dame Australia is committed to fostering a dynamic and forward-thinking research environment. The three-year Doctor of Nursing program provides qualified candidates with an applied pathway culminating in an 80,000-word thesis. Your research should connect theoretical concepts with practical applications, offering tangible contributions to professional or industry knowledge. This Professional Doctorate serves practicing professionals seeking academic distinction while advancing knowledge in their field. The curriculum focuses on investigating key professional issues while blending practical expertise with academic research.
Specifically, the program promotes research-driven solutions to industry-relevant challenges, fostering structured methods for gathering, evaluating, and interpreting information. We strongly advise collaborating with appropriate professional organizations, employers, or industry networks to help shape your research focus.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The Pro Vice Chancellor-Research, on the advice of the Dean of the School, determines admission to the Doctor of Nursing Award.
Applicants to the doctoral program are expected to satisfy the following criteria:
Possession of a research Masters degree by thesis or dissertation appropriate to the professional field of the applicant, or
Possession of a Masters degree by coursework appropriate to the professional field of the applicant completed at a superior standard, or
Possession of a Bachelor's degree with Honours (typically 1st Class or Class 2A Honours level or equivalent), or
Possession of a Master of Philosophy, or
In exceptional circumstances, an equivalent academic or professional background that is considered by the Dean of the School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at doctoral level.
An applicant may be required to satisfy the Dean of the School of the ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study. In addition to the academic criteria listed above, applicants are normally expected to satisfy the following:
have a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional practice,
have the support of an industry or professional mentor.
IELTS Academic - 7.0 overall, with no score lower than 7.0 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 6.5
TOEFL (iBT) - 94 overall, with no score lower than 27 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 20
Applicants to the doctoral program are expected to satisfy the following criteria:
Possession of a research Masters degree by thesis or dissertation appropriate to the professional field of the applicant, or
Possession of a Masters degree by coursework appropriate to the professional field of the applicant completed at a superior standard, or
Possession of a Bachelor's degree with Honours (typically 1st Class or Class 2A Honours level or equivalent), or
Possession of a Master of Philosophy, or
In exceptional circumstances, an equivalent academic or professional background that is considered by the Dean of the School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at doctoral level.
An applicant may be required to satisfy the Dean of the School of the ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study. In addition to the academic criteria listed above, applicants are normally expected to satisfy the following:
have a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional practice,
have the support of an industry or professional mentor.
IELTS Academic - 7.0 overall, with no score lower than 7.0 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 6.5
TOEFL (iBT) - 94 overall, with no score lower than 27 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 20
Tuition
AUD
45,141