Doctor of Philosophy (Science - Lab Based) PhD
Doctor of Philosophy (Science - Non Lab Based) PhD
On Campus - Uni Wide
Online - Uni Wide
On Campus - Uni Wide
Online - Uni Wide
Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
Duration for a Higher Degree course is defined in terms of Minimum/Maximum Period of Candidature.
Please consult the Higher Degree by Research Policy: Enrolment and Progress for specific information for Higher Degree duration.
The University Research Committee holds the delegated authority to approve for admission to a research higher degree programs.
Basis of Approval for Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy
The University Research Committee shall base its decision on admission to a proposed Doctor of Philosophy candidature upon the following evidence, that:
Entry Qualifications for Doctor of Philosophy Degree
The entry qualifications required for admission to a Doctor of Philosophy program are:
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.
Students will work with their supervisory team to complete all aspects of their research project. The supervisory team will be comprised of one principal supervisor who is employed on an ongoing basis, and at least one co-supervisor who is employed on an ongoing basis or on a contract that is for at least the length of the students candidature. Supervisory teams may include additional co-supervisors who are adjuncts and/or external to CSU with appropriate qualifications. All supervisors will be required to meet minimum qualification and professional experience standards and have been formally registered on the CSU Supervisor Registry.
Students will be enrolled in a single 192-point subject for the duration of their degree. The subject code will be determined according to the School in which students are enrolled within the Faculty of Science.
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: July 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.