Doctor of Philosophy
2013 Deakin University Handbook
| Award granted | Doctor of Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Waterfront (Geelong) |
| Duration | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 018830C Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Waterfront (Geelong) |
| Deakin course code | H910 |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
PhD research in health promotion; health education and advancement; public health policy; household ecology encompassing sustainability, decision making and community involvement; and social determinants of health with a focus on gender, ethnicity and inequality. Public health research in nutrition includes; measurement and evaluation of food sources; nutritional assessment; exercise and behaviour; sports nutrition; physiology and metabolism; diet and disease with particular interest in cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes and osteoporosis.Research information
The Faculty of Health provides a range of higher degree by research programs at masters and doctorate level, including professional doctorates in the discipline of psychology.
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The Faculty has affiliation with six of the University Strategic Research Centres, which work with national and international partners in health communities, business, industry and government to bring about evidence-based practical, equitable health outcomes globally, nationally and in local communities. The Centres are engaged in research programs related to patient care, patient safety, health services, mental health, psychiatric disorders, molecular medicine, immunology, neurosciences, public health research and evaluation, population health, human nutrition, physical activity and health, and social determinants of health and wellbeing.
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