Faculty of Science
Faculty Research and Higher Degrees
CSU’s postgraduate programs encompass everything from a Graduate Certificate (designed to ease you back into study and allowing you to gain an initial postgraduate qualification, a Graduate Certificate usually requires one year part-time study) through to Doctoral programs (comprising coursework, independent research and submitting a thesis, a Doctorate usually requires up to six years part-time study ).
Postgraduate degrees can be studied via research or coursework:
Higher Degree by Coursework
At the Master level, this involves the completion of a dissertation embodying the results of an investigation or similar study, comprising less than two thirds of the program. The balance of the program may be by coursework or other independent study approved by the coordinator.
Higher Degree by Research
At the Master and Doctoral level, this is based primarily (i.e. two thirds or more) on a thesis arising from original and significant research that results in a distinct contribution to knowledge of the subject. This may be in the form of original investigation, review, criticism or design. The thesis must demonstrate that the candidate's work is excellent both in theory and technique and forms the principal basis for assessment.
Postgraduate Study at CSU
Courses
How to Apply
Centre for Research and Graduate Training
- Admissions/Enrolment
- Examination and Graduation
- Operating Funds
- Transferable Skills
- Scholarships
- Higher Degree Student Forms
- For Supervisors
2008 Current Fields of Research
- Agricultural and Wine Sciences
- Animal and Veterinary Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Community Health
- Dentistry and Health Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Nursing and Midwifery
School Postgraduate Coordinators
| Agricultural and Wine Sciences | A/Prof Gavin Ash |
|---|---|
| Animal and Veterinary Sciences | Prof Terry Spithill |
| Biomedical Sciences | Dr Chris Scott |
| Community Health | A/Prof Julia Coyle |
| Dentistry and Health Sciences | Prof Ward Massey |
| Environmental Sciences | A/Prof Gary Luck |
| Nursing and Midwifery | A/Prof Ann Bonner |
Regulations
To discuss your options or for further information please contact:
Professor Patrick Ball
Sub-Dean Graduate Studies