Enhancing breadth of knowledge within multidisciplinary doctoral research: reflections from the Cambridge Generic Nutrition Training course for non-nutritionist postgraduates and professionals

Celia Laur; Lauren Ball; Jennifer Crowley; Haley Bell; Jane Maddock; Sumantra Ray

doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2016.08.025

Enhancing breadth of knowledge within multidisciplinary doctoral research: reflections from the Cambridge Generic Nutrition Training course for non-nutritionist postgraduates and professionals

Celia Laur, Lauren Ball, Jennifer Crowley, Haley Bell, Jane Maddock, Sumantra Ray

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	35-38
Number of pages	4
Journal	Public Health
Volume	140
Early online date	30 Sep 2016
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2016.08.025
Publication status	Published (in print/issue) - 30 Nov 2016

Keywords

Postgraduate education
Professional education
Public health
Nutrition

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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Enhancing breadth of knowledge within multidisciplinary doctoral research: reflections from the Cambridge Generic Nutrition Training course for non-nutritionist postgraduates and professionals

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