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
- E.H. Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation
- Cooperative Research Centre for Irrigation Futures
- Institute for Land, Water and Society
- Centre for Inland Health
- National Wine and Grape Industry Centre
- Cooperative Research Centre for Viticulture
- International Centre of Water for Food Security
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.
The fields of research available for higher degree research students to pursue within the Faculty are dependent on availability of supervisor and resources. Students enrol in one research subject for the period of their candidature. Potential students are advised to contact the Faculty Sub Dean for Graduate Studies for advice.
PhD
Under guidance from their supervisors, students are required to determine an area of study apposite to the Faculty's designated fields of research, prepare a research proposal and, where appropriate, obtain ethics approval(s), conduct a research investigation, write a thesis and submit the thesis for examination.
PhD by Publication
Under guidance from their supervisors, students are required to demonstrate extensive, high quality, peer-reviewed research, write an intergrating essay or chapter and submit for examination.
Admission requirements
To qualify for candidature, applicants would usually be expected to hold a Master degree or an Honours degree with Class 1 or Class 2 (Division 1) taken over a minimum of four years.
Applications are considered by the University in light of availability of places, and resources including facilities and supervision.
Intending applicants should contact the Sub-Dean, Graduate Studies to discuss the proposal before submitting the prescribed application form. In addition, applicants must complete a form describing their area of interest, which should accompany their application. Please phone info.csu on 1800 334 733 or enquire online for the contact details of the appropriate person.
Admission to candidature is subject to approval by the Board of Graduate Studies.
Note that scholarship applications are considered separately. Please contact Ms Avril Ferraro (aferraro@csu.edu.au) in the Research Office for details of scholarships. Project funding is an important part of a viable project for a research higher degree program. The supervisors of a research higher degree student normally play a major role in developing a budget and funding.
Internet access
CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.
The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.
Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.
English proficiency
Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they
- have undertaken an academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an average score of 7.0, and with no score lower than 6.5, within the last 12 months; or
- undertaken a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 577 (or computerised TOEFL score of 233), with a Test for Written English Score (where reported) of at least 5.0 or an Internet-based score of 90 with a written score of 24 within the last 12 months; or
- undertaken other equivalent examinations, as determined by the Board of Graduate Studies; or
- completed a university degree where the language of assessment is in English;
The Presiding Officer of the Board of Graduate Studies may, in special circumstances, on behalf of the Board waive the above proficiency requirements after consulting the relevant Dean, Sub-Dean and nominated Supervisor.
NOTE: A Faculty may require a higher standard of proficiency than that specified above for programs deemed to be linguistically demanding.
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Admission requirements
To qualify for candidature, applicants would usually be expected to hold a Master degree or an Honours degree with Class 1 or Class 2 (Division 1) taken over a minimum of four years.
Applications are considered by the University in light of availability of places, and resources including facilities and supervision.
Intending applicants should contact the Sub-Dean, Graduate Studies to discuss the proposal before submitting the prescribed application form. In addition, applicants must complete a form describing their area of interest, which should accompany their application. Please phone info.csu on 1800 334 733 or enquire online for the contact details of the appropriate person.
Admission to candidature is subject to approval by the Board of Graduate Studies.
Note that scholarship applications are considered separately. Please contact Ms Avril Ferraro (aferraro@csu.edu.au) in the Research Office for details of scholarships. Project funding is an important part of a viable project for a research higher degree program. The supervisors of a research higher degree student normally play a major role in developing a budget and funding.
Internet access
CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.
The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.
Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.
English proficiency
Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they
- have undertaken an academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an average score of 7.0, and with no score lower than 6.5, within the last 12 months; or
- undertaken a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 577 (or computerised TOEFL score of 233), with a Test for Written English Score (where reported) of at least 5.0 or an Internet-based score of 90 with a written score of 24 within the last 12 months; or
- undertaken other equivalent examinations, as determined by the Board of Graduate Studies; or
- completed a university degree where the language of assessment is in English;
The Presiding Officer of the Board of Graduate Studies may, in special circumstances, on behalf of the Board waive the above proficiency requirements after consulting the relevant Dean, Sub-Dean and nominated Supervisor.
NOTE: A Faculty may require a higher standard of proficiency than that specified above for programs deemed to be linguistically demanding.
international-distance
international-oncampus
Apply now
This course is available to commence study in
Session 1; Session 2
Australian and New Zealand students
Apply online
KHZZ - Commonwealth supported places
OSDR - Fee paying places
International Students
Apply online
- on campus -
- Laboratory based - ISDL
- Non-laboratory based - JSDL
- Distance education -
- Laboratory based - JSZZ
- Non-laboratory based - JSDR
Recruitment agent
Contact a Recruitment agent in your country who can answer your questions about CSU as well as help with the student visa application process.
Follow on study:
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