Engaged Phd - Pathway information

In addition to the compulsory skill development workshops in their first year of studies, students from who are undertaking the Engaged PhD program will undertake course work, a work experience or community engagement activity and develop a portfolio that demonstrates the skills and experiences they have gained relevant to their chosen Engaged PhD program pathway.

In conjunction with the Stage 2 compulsory elements of the engaged PhD program, the required components of each pathway for Stage 3 can be found in the following chapters.

Do you want to train the next generation of health professionals, clinicians and scientists and share your research passion and expertise?

Want to improve your capacity to engaged with others and assist them in their scientific understanding?

Studies and experiences in this pathway include:

• a masterclass on teaching methodology
• an analytical methodologies MOOC
• the Tutoring@UniSA workshop
• the opportunity for paid teaching for two study periods or semesters
• pieces of reflective and thinking work developoed in conjunction with academic or peer mentors that support a teaching performance Portfolio. 

Do you want your research outcomes to be the catalyst to implement change and contribute to the frameworks that govern our society's approaches to health and wellbeing?
Are you passionate about how your research can impact the wellbeing of our communities?

Studies and experiences in this pathway include:

• an Ethics and governance or Policy development MOOC
• The LEAP module on Public Policy
• a Non Government Organisation, government or University work experience
• a Portfolio

Do your research interests extend beyond the traditional boundaries?

Could they translate to positive health outcomes on the global stage?

Studies and experiences in this pathway include:

• a MOOC or UniSA audit course on Globalisation or Politics
• a Networking masterclass
• The LEAP module on Global Sustainability
• an International visit; or an engagement activity with a Non Government Organisation or community group
• a Portfolio

Does the business of science and translating research into practical outcomes excite you?
Do you want to know more about the processes involved in the commercialisation of research?

Studies and experiences in this pathway include:

• a MOOC on Entrepreneurial commercialisation
• a LEAP module on Entrepreneurship or Research Commercialisation
• Division of Health Sciences masterclass on Entrepreneurial commercialisation
• Work experience with an industry partner or within a relevant University unit
• a Portfolio

Are you interested in how your research can translate into new clinical practices?
Do you want to extend your clinical expertise through sound scientific evaluation and evidence?

Participation in this pathway will be restricted to students with a clinical background who wish to incorporate research into clinical practice.

Studies and experiences in this pathway include:

• Masterclasses on Systematic reviews, clinical audit, e-health recording, and evidence-based practice
• Work experience with a clinical mentor
• A Portfolio that includes reflective and evaluation components.

Can't decide which pathway to choose?

An option for a 'blended' pathway does exist where you can choose to blend the various pathways to suit your interests and career goals. This may result in students participating in training options from more than one pathway.

All students, whether undertaking a single or blended pathway, will need to complete the core requirments of Stage 1-2 workshops, coursework, masterclasses, work experience/community engagement and the portfolio.