PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia
About this program
Pursue your passion for research and become a subject expert in your area of interest. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a research degree available in all study areas, designed to equip you with the skills to become an effective researcher capable of making a meaningful impact on society. Make your mark, with the expansive intellectual freedom to make an original and substantial contribution to your area of study. Be guided by UniSQ academics who are recognised throughout the world for their excellence in research, with projects at the forefront of cutting-edge research. Benefit from UniSQ’s commitment to excellence in research training, we maintain our relevance in research by linking with industry and business through local and international research networks. Begin your PhD journey by determining your research topic and seeking an academic staff member to be your supervisor. Due to the potentially lengthy nature of this process, it's wise to allow several months for discussions with potential supervisors and for consideration of your application.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- A research degree primarily focuses on independent
- original investigation under academic supervision
- enabling you to contribute new knowledge to your field while developing advanced research skills and subject-matter expertise. PhD Specialisation PhD Creative Arts PhD Communication and Media Studies PhD Performing Arts PhD Language and Literature PhD Law PhD Psychology PhD Studies in Human Society PhD Business and Management PhD Education PhD Health PhD Human Movement PhD Nursing PhD Medical Studies PhD Agriculture
- Environmental and Related Studies PhD Environmental Studies PhD Land
- Parks and Wildlife Management PhD Agricultural Science PhD Biomedical Engineering PhD Aerospace Engineering PhD Communications Technology PhD Electrical Engineering PhD Surveying Mechanical Engineering PhD Materials Engineering PhD Manufacturing Engineering PhD Information Systems PhD Computer Science PhD Natural and Physical Sciences PhD Biological Science
Admissions
Applicants must have one of the following: an Australian-university Bachelor honours degree with First Class Honours or Second Class Honours (Division A) or equivalent (with a thesis comprising at least two units), or an Australian-university Masters degree (with a thesis comprising at least two units) or equivalent, or other qualifications and/or experiences equivalent to First Class or Second Class Honours (Division A).
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