Postgraduate Courses offered by the Discipline of General Practice

The Discipline of General Practice offers a variety of postgraduate courses and can provide support in a number of research and content areas (see Academic Staff – Research Interests). For further information click on the links below:

Ph.D.
Ph.D. by publication or on the basis of existing publications
Master of Clinical Science
Graduate Program in Grief and Palliative Care
Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science (General Practice Nursing)
Honours in Primary Health Care
Postgraduate Research Scholarships

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

The Ph.D. is a research degree for which a thesis is presented embodying the results of original research. Examiners will expect a thesis to be well written and to reveal an independence of thought and approach, a deep knowledge of the research topic and to have made a significant original contribution to knowledge.

Prerequisites:

• A Bachelor degree of Honours Class IIA or higher or
• A Master degree or
• An equivalent qualification accepted by the University

Ph.D. by Publication During Candidature or on the Basis of Existing Publications

A portfolio of scholarly articles published during candidature, which have been subject to peer review, may be submitted in lieu of the standard Ph.D. thesis format. The thesis shall also contain a contextual statement including a literature review, linkages between publications and a conclusion showing the overall significance of the work (please contact the Adelaide Graduate Centre for further information). A person may also be accepted as a candidate for a Ph.D. on the basis of the existing publications, provided that the criteria specified in Rule 6 of the Specific Academic Program Rules for the Ph.D. are satisfied (see the Calendar Volume II, Handbook of Academic Programs, Part II Postgraduate Programs).

(This information is derived from The Code of Practice for Maintaining and Monitoring Academic Quality and Standards in Higher Degrees, University of Adelaide, August 2002 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/health/research/higher/code.html )

Master of Clinical Science

The Master of Clinical Science consists of a program of research for a period of not less than one year and not more than two years in the case of a full-time candidate, or four years in the case of a part-time candidate.

Prerequisites:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or
• Bachelor of Nursing or
• Honours Degree or a Degree from another institution accepted by the Faculty as equivalent to an Honours degree or
• Have qualified for a Bachelor degree of the University of Adelaide in an appropriate field of study, or a degree of another institution accepted by the Faculty as equivalent, plus have undertaken at least two years approved professional work experience.

The Graduate Program in Grief and Palliative Care Counselling

This program aims to provide best practice grief and palliative care counselling education. It is designed for practitioners with appropriate educational, experiential and personal attributes who wish to enhance their knowledge and expertise in the area of counselling within a grief, bereavement and palliative care context. Click here for more information on grief counselling studies at the Department of General Practice.

Graduate Certificate in Grief and Palliative Care Counselling (available online)

To qualify for the Graduate Certificate, a candidate shall satisfactorily complete one semester of full-time study or the equivalent of part-time study.

Graduate Diploma in Grief and Palliative Care Counselling

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma, a candidate shall satisfactorily complete one year of full-time study or the equivalent of part time study.

Admission:

Master of Grief and Palliative Care Counselling (Coursework)

This course offers a program to support students in researching a topic of their own choice in the area of loss and grief. The research will be examined by the submission of a dissertation suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

Admission:

Only those students who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in Grief and Palliative Care Counselling can apply for the Masters course.

Master of Grief and Palliative Care Counselling (Research)

This course comprises a one to two year research project in the area of grief or palliative care counselling leading to the submission of a thesis. The student will be supported by individual supervision.

Admission:

Students with a suitable tertiary degree plus a Graduate Diploma in Grief and Palliative Care Counselling or its equivalent, a minimum of two years relevant work experience and ongoing access to counselling related work with clients may apply.

Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science (General Practice Nursing)

The Discipline of General Practice is also involved in teaching within the Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science (General Practice Nursing). This course is coordinated by the Discipline of Clinical Nursing at the University of Adelaide, and further information can be obtained by visiting this link.

Honours in Primary Health Care

The Honours in Primary Health Care is available to individuals who are interested in working in applied health settings in primary care or public health, and those interested in a career in health research. The program involves course work and production of a research thesis, and entails one year of study for a full-time candidate and two years part-time. The Honours program is relevant to students from a range of different undergraduate backgrounds, including medicine, nursing, psychology, health science and social science.

Prerequisites:

For further information please contact:

Honours Coordinator
Dr Karin Ried
Level 3, Eleanor Harrald Building
The Royal Adelaide Hospital
P 8303 3460
F: 8303 3511
E: karin.ried@adelaide.edu.au