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Individual Learning Plan

The individual learning plan is your opportunity to take control of your study program by building in training to help you complete your thesis and gain valuable knowledge and transferable skills.

Career Pathways Placements

Deakin offers you the opportunity to undertake a career pathway placement. A placement can be a valuable learning experience, it provides evidence of relevant practical knowledge, and it can be a wonderful network-building opportunity.

Research Training Coursework Units

To enhance your learning experience and provide additional structure to your program, Deakin requires you to complete a minimum of one unit of coursework. Some academic units require more than one as each academic unit has different requirements for coursework.

Research Integrity Training

Researchers and research organisations are entrusted by the community with the responsibility to undertake research for the benefit of us all. Research integrity is a vital part of maintaining that trust. Information about your responsibilities as a student or researcher is provided in a compulsory training program.

Integrity and Ethics Training

Depending on your research project you may be required to undertake training in human ethics, animal ethics, biosafety, biosecurity or radiation safety.