Doctor of Philosophy (Health Sciences)

Swinburne University of Technology

Applicants must have completed at least four years (or equivalent) of tertiary education studies in a relevant discipline at a high level of achievement, and must have been approved for the award of the degree(s) for which they studied.A high level of achievement is defined as the equivalent of a four year Swinburne Honours degree that includes a significant research component in the fourth year, leading to an Honours degree class 1 (average grade between 80-100) or class 2A (average grade between 70-79) level.Four years of tertiary studies can be demonstrated by the completion of any of the combinations of qualifications below, at the required standard of achievementa bachelor degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Research; or a bachelor degree (three or four years) and an Honours year; or a bachelor degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Coursework; or a bachelor degree (three or four years) and a postgraduate diploma in Psychology; or