Doctor of Philosophy (Hosted by Faculty of Health)

Name: Doctor of Philosophy (Hosted by Faculty of Health)
Author: Queensland University of Technology

Highlights

Develop your thesis in ageing; physical activity, environmental health, human health and wellbeing; human behaviour; vision performance and improvement; social work; and accident and injury prevention.
Apply yourself in a supervised program of research and investigation, resulting in the submission of a thesis.
Complete in 2-4 years full-time, or 4-8 years part-time.

Highlights

Develop your thesis in ageing; physical activity, environmental health, human health and wellbeing; human behaviour; vision performance and improvement; social work; and accident and injury prevention.
Apply yourself in a supervised program of research and investigation, resulting in the submission of a thesis.
Complete in 2-4 years full-time, or 4-8 years part-time.

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What to expect

A PhD challenges candidates to make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in the field by developing new ideas, or new ways of approaching existing problems. Working with an experienced supervisory team, candidates develop new theories, methodologies and models that may shape the future of the profession or discipline. A PhD candidate’s research must reveal high critical ability and powers of imagination and synthesis, and may be demonstrated in the form of new knowledge or significant or original adaptation, application and interpretation of existing knowledge.

The supervisory team will provide advice and direction to the candidate to encourage their participation in university scholarly activities such as research seminars, teaching and publication.

Requirements

Course code: IF49

CRICOS code: 006367J

Campus

Gardens Point
Kelvin Grove

Campus

Gardens Point
Kelvin Grove

Duration: 3 - 4 years full-time; The part-time study options may be subject to QUT approval.

Duration: 4 years full-time; The CRICOS registered course duration is four years however the course may be completed full-time in three to four years.; The part-time study options may be subject to QUT approval.

Entry: Start any time

Entry: Start any time

Academic entry requirements

You must have either:

a completed recognised relevant honours degree or equivalent
a completed recognised masters degree or professional doctorate (by research or coursework)

Masters and professional doctorate degrees by coursework must have a significant research component, normally not less than 25%. Holders of masters and professional doctorate by coursework must:

have a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 5.0 on QUT's 7 point scale; and
present evidence of research experience and potential for approval

Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy depends on an applicant’s demonstrated research aptitude and the availability of supervision, infrastructure and resources needed for the proposed research project.

Once you've started your PhD, you'll need to complete your Stage 2 milestone to be fully admitted to your course. You'll usually complete this milestone within the first three months of study.

For more information on eligibility, read the admission criteria for the Doctor of Philosophy (PDF, 98.5KB).

Minimum academic requirements

Academic entry requirements

You must have either:

a completed recognised relevant honours degree or equivalent
a completed recognised masters degree or professional doctorate (by research or coursework)

Masters and professional doctorate degrees by coursework must have a significant research component, normally not less than 25%. Holders of masters and professional doctorate by coursework must:

have a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 5.0 on QUT's 7 point scale; and
present evidence of research experience and potential for approval

Once you've started your PhD, you'll need to complete your Stage 2 milestone to be fully admitted to your course. You'll usually complete this milestone within the first three months of study.

For more information on eligibility, read the admission criteria for the Doctor of Philosophy (PDF, 98.5KB).

Minimum English language requirements

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.

Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, United States of America and Wales.

If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests.

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
Cambridge Advanced English Score Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. You must provide your Cambridge English Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge English Confirmation of Entry.	176	169	169	169	169
IELTS Academic Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT.	6.5	6	6	6	6
Pearson PTE (Academic) Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. Please assign your test to QUT in your Pearson profile.	58	50	50	50	50
TOEFL iBT Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT.	79	16	16	21	18

Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!

If you have not completed an English language test, you can sit the IELTS test at our IELTS test centre

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2020 fees

2020: $26,800 - $33,300 per year full-time if you exceed the maximum time under RTP

2020 fees

2020: $30,400 - $36,800 per year full-time

2019 fees

2019: $25,800 - $32,000 per year full-time if you exceed the maximum time under RTP

2019 fees

2019: $29,200 - $35,400 per year full-time

If you're an Australian citizen or permanent visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen, your tuition fees are normally covered by the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset (Domestic), as long as you complete your degree within the program's set timeframes. You'll have to pay tuition fees if you exceed the time limits under the RTP.

Find out more about the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) and financial support

FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees

You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.

Find out more about government loans

Scholarships

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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QUT Postgraduate Research Award (QUTPRA) (Domestic)

A scholarship for current and future postgraduate research students.

Scholarship eligibility: Academic performance

Equity scholarships scheme

A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.

Scholarship eligibility: Struggling financially

QUT Women's Re-entry Scholarship (WRE)

A scholarship for women who are applying for a research degree and can demonstrate a significant interruption to their academic career.

Scholarship eligibility: Academic performance; Women

Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend (Domestic)

A scholarship for future postgraduate research students in any faculty.

Scholarship eligibility: Academic performance

Indigenous Postgraduate Research Award (IPRA)

A scholarship for future and current postgraduate research students.

Scholarship eligibility: Of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent

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Centerlink payments

Real-world research

‘My research investigates the role of pharmacists in natural disasters, and aims to manage and improve the health of people effected during these difficult situations.’

Kaitlyn Porter, PhD student and scholarship recipient

Experienced researchers and academics

‘I choose to study at QUT because of its real-life oriented postgraduate courses. The higher degree research programs are well organised and supported with very knowledgeable and experienced researchers and academics.’

Baraa Sami Quronfulah, Doctor of Philosophy

Research in the Faculty of Health

'At QUT, our research is about forming the best team with the right mix of people to solve real health challenges. We've partnered with many universities, institutions and hospitals who share our commitment to research excellence.'

Professor Ross Young, Executive Dean

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Real graduate

'It’s important to me that the research I do generates real change to real people so QUT gave me the opportunity to present my findings to the Department of Transport and talk to them about why keeping older people driving is so important to their health.'

Ides Wong

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Real researcher

'Many of the researchers have come from different backgrounds, such as science and engineering, but we all have a passion for vision research. We're focusing on challenges like vision impairment and falls in older adults, as well as diabetes and children's vision.'

Alex Black

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Real-world research

‘My research investigates the role of pharmacists in natural disasters, and aims to manage and improve the health of people effected during these difficult situations.’

Kaitlyn Porter, PhD student and scholarship recipient