PhDs and research degrees

QUT degree unlocks commercial potential of research

In mid-2012, QUT will become the only university to offer a postgraduate degree that helps researchers and research managers unlock the commercial potential of their work.

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Life as a postgraduate research student

Whether you're beginning your research studies or continuing at a higher level, our degrees offer a unique and enriching research experience.

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Real graduate

PhD graduate and Outstanding Doctoral Award winner

'My time as a researcher allowed great intellectual freedom and discovery. Research has allowed me to work on the cutting edge of my field, and to contribute new knowledge in the area of medical engineering. I believe research is about charting new territory, which is an exciting and challenging experience.'

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Real graduate

Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Industries)

I felt that there was a need for us to think beyond just technological processes, and find out how people are connected with one another. During my PhD, I found the answer in 'play' and developed a new conceptual approach to urban sustainability. I am looking forward to the future as a postdoctoral fellow with Urban Informatics Research Lab, where I work with research partners in Australia, USA and South Korea.

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Real students

Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours), PhD candidate

'I am in my second year of a PhD in information systems. I have had the chance to apply my research to industry settings, which has set me up with industry contacts and research programs that will be priceless in the future.'

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Doctor of Philosophy - Business

We invest in the development of world-class business research capabilities based on our current research strengths, and link these to solving current critical industry, government and community problems.

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Real research

Doctor of Creative Industries

I chose QUT because I was impressed with the doctorate, its staff and their support of students. Under the guidance of my wonderful supervisors, I hope to publish my research as a directing handbook. In this way my professional work and academic research will have a lasting legacy.

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Real graduate

Health science

'My doctorate focused on the use of financial incentives to improve the quality of care to patients. Currently I am working with the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Service in Queensland Health and my doctoral studies are already enhancing my knowledge in this area.'

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Real research

Master of Education (Research)

Narangba Valley State High School has been a hive of research activity with 20 teachers commencing a research masters degree with QUT in 2011. The teachers are gaining postgraduate qualifications and focusing on education projects that will directly benefit the school.

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Kate Cantrell

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is an annual research communication competition which QUT has participated in since its inception, and which has now gone national and international. Congratulations to Kate Cantrell, winner of the 2011 QUT 3MT grand final and finalist in the Australia/NZ 3MT competition.

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