Doctor of Philosophy - Faculty of Science [Health]

What is this course about?

CSU's Doctor of Philosophy is a research degree which aims to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for the conduct of individual research at a level that will make a distinct contribution to the knowledge base of health science.

Research Centres

Schools in the Faculty of Science

  • School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences
  • School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
  • School of Biomedical Sciences
  • School of Community Health
  • School of Dentistry and Health Sciences
  • School of Environmental Sciences
  • School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health

If you know the area of research that you are interested in, it is recommended that you see what staff are currently researching by visiting the above School websites or searching for keywords in your area of interest on the CSU website.

Please feel free to contact Faculty of Science staff to help define and develop your research interests. Please phone info.csu on 1800 227 337 or email inquiry@csu.edu.au for the contact details of the appropriate person.

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.

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At a glance

Study Mode

On campus; Distance education

Where

Multi campus

When

Session 1; Session 2; Session 3

Level

Higher Degree by Research

Duration

3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

International?

YES

Indicative ATAR

N/A

How to apply

Admission code/s

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