Doctor of Philosophy
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- About this course
- Course details
- Course structure
- Units and electives
- Admission information
- Course objectives
- How to apply
About this course
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is normally undertaken purely by research on an agreed topic between the student and supervisor.
You may include some coursework studies recommended by the university during your candidature. Academic staff, with suitable qualifications and proven research skills, supervise you in various research fields across health, engineering and science.
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Course details
- Course location
Various, dependent on the research field.
- Faculty
- Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
- School
- Office of Health, Engineering and Science
- Duration
- 3 years
- Study options
- Full Time or Part Time
- Course code
- EPHC, EPLC (LOCAL STUDENTS)
Course Structure
The course normally requires three years of full-time study or part-time equivalent.
Units and electives
School of Architectural, Civil and Mechanical Engineering
Civil and Building Stream
Course Code EPHC
- Research Thesis Full Time [VCC8001]
- Research Thesis Full Time [VCC8002]
- Research Thesis (Part-Time) [VCC8011]
- Research Thesis (Part Time) [VCC8012]
Mechanical Stream
Course Code: EPHC
- Research Thesis 1 Full Time [VMR8001]
- Research Thesis 2 Full Time [VMR8002]
- Research Thesis 1 Part Time [VMR8011]
- Research Thesis 2 Part Time [VMR8012]
Australian Food Marketing Centre
Course Code: EPHC
- Research Thesis 1 Full Time [REM8001]
- Research Thesis 2 Full Time [REM8002]
- Research Thesis 1 Part Time [REM8011]
- Research Thesis 2 Part Time [REM8012]
School of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences Stream
Course Code: EPHC
- Research Thesis 1 Full Time [RBM8001]
- Research Thesis 2 Full Time [RBM8002]
- Research Thesis 1 Part Time [RBM8011]
- Research Thesis 2 Part Time [RBM8012]
Health Sciences Stream
Course Code: EPHC or EPLC
School of Computer Science and Mathematics
Course Code: EPLC
- Research Thesis 1 Full Time [RCM8001]
- Research Thesis 2 Full Time [RCM8002]
- Research Thesis 1 Part Time [RCM8011]
- Research Thesis 2 Part Time [RCM8012]
Centre for Environmental Safety and Risk Engineering
Course Code: EPLC
- Research Thesis 1 Full Time [VQT8001]
- Research Thesis 2 Full Time [VQT8002]
- Research Thesis 1 Part Time [VQT8011]
- Research Thesis 2 Part Time [VQT8012]
School of Electrical Engineering Electrical
Electrical Engineering Stream
Course Code: EPHC
- Research Thesis 1 Full Time [VEE8001]
- Research Thesis 2 Full Time [VEE8002]
- Research Thesis 1 Part Time [VEE8011]
- Research Thesis 2 Part Time [VEE8012]
Physics Stream
Course Code: EPHC
- Research Thesis 1 Full Time [RPH8001]
- Research Thesis 2 Full Time [RPH8002]
- Research Thesis 1 Part Time [RPH8011]
- Research Thesis 2 Part Time [RPH8012]
School of Molecular Sciences Biotechnology Stream
Course Code: EPHC
- Research Thesis 1 Full Time [RBT8001]
- Research Thesis - Sem 2 (Full-Time) [RBT8002]
- Research Thesis 1 Part Time [RBT8011]
- Research Thesis - Sem 2 (Part-Time) [RBT8012]
Food Science Stream
Course Code: EPHC
- Research Thesis 1 Full Time [RBF8001]
- Research Thesis 2 Full Time [RBF8002]
- Research Thesis 1 Part Time [RBF8011]
- Research Thesis 2 Part Time [RBF8012]
Chemical Sciences Stream
Course Code: EPHC
- Research Thesis 1 Full Time [RCS8001]
- Research Thesis 2 Full Time [RCS8002]
- Research Thesis 1 Part Time [RCS8011]
- Research Thesis 2 Part Time [RCS8012]
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Course Code: EPHC or EPLC
Packaging and Polymer Unit
Course Code: EPHC
- Research Thesis 1 Full Time [VPP8001]
- Research Thesis 2 Full Time [VPP8002]
- Research Thesis 1 Part Time [VPP8011]
- Research Thesis 2 Part Time [VPP8012]
Transportation Stream
Course Code: EPHC
- Research Thesis 1 Full Time [VPT8001]
- Research Thesis 2 Full Time [VPT8002]
- Research Thesis 1 Part Time [VPT8011]
- Research Thesis 2 Part Time [VPT8012]
Admission information
- Year 12: Applicants should normally have completed either a Masters degree or a four year undergraduate degree with Honours or its equivalent at a high standard.
Course objectives
How to apply for this course
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