Abstract
Doctoral degrees traditionally involve a programme of
research with a defined scope and research questions. Some
universities require doctoral candidates to undertake
coursework to obtain broad knowledge in their field. However,
this requirement does not exist worldwide in all programmes.
For countries/programmes without mandatory coursework,
students may graduate with detailed expertise on a specific
topic, yet lack general knowledge about the field. It is imperative for graduate students to understand the broader context of their field when translating their findings into practice.
research with a defined scope and research questions. Some
universities require doctoral candidates to undertake
coursework to obtain broad knowledge in their field. However,
this requirement does not exist worldwide in all programmes.
For countries/programmes without mandatory coursework,
students may graduate with detailed expertise on a specific
topic, yet lack general knowledge about the field. It is imperative for graduate students to understand the broader context of their field when translating their findings into practice.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 35-38 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Public Health |
| Volume | 140 |
| Early online date | 30 Sept 2016 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 30 Nov 2016 |
Keywords
- Postgraduate education
- Professional education
- Public health
- Nutrition
