Doctor of Philosophy - 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.

Campus

Multi campus

Duration

3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

CRICOS code

020110F - Laboratory based
039049F - Non-laboratory based

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily develop a research proposal, conduct a research project and prepare a thesis which is assessed by examiners external to the University.

Admission requirements

To study this course, you will need to indicate your likelihood of success through previous studies and other attainments and experience.

Cost of study

When weighing up the costs of study, consider the benefits of having the qualification you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.

http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/doctor_philosophy_science_health

At a glance

Study Mode

On campus; Distance education

Where

Multi campus

When

Session 1; Session 2; Session 3

Level

Research higher degree

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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