Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
3 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Any
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
48
Program code
7501
Faculty
Location
Gatton, Herston, Ipswich, St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with at least honours class IIA. Other qualifications may be considered for entry. Please refer to information contained on the Graduate School website.
Fees for Australian students
Australian students (including Australian citizens or permanent residents and New Zealand citizens) are currently exempt from paying tuition fees for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through school or institute with the UQ Graduate School.
Closing Date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
Enquiries for Australian students
UQ Graduate School
Email: admissions@gradschool.uq.edu.au
Phone: (07) 3346 0522 or (07) 3346 0523
Duration
3 Years full-time
Commencing 2013
Any
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
48
Program code
7501
Faculty
Location
Gatton, Herston, Ipswich, St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with at least honours class IIA. Other qualifications may be considered for entry. Please refer to information contained on the Graduate School website.
CRICOS codes vary according to your discipline area. Please refer to the 'What you can study' section on this page for further details.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
Fees for International students
View indicative fees for International Postgraduate Research students.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through school or institute with the UQ Graduate School.
Closing Date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
Enquiries for International students
UQ Graduate School
Phone: +61 7 3346 0522 or +61 7 3346 0523
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Why study the Doctor of Philosophy?
The education and training of doctoral students is one of the most important aspects of a university's activities. The pursuit of knowledge through research higher degree programs not only leads to a well-educated society and a highly trained professional work force, but also contributes significantly to the University's research and scholarship. The aim of the PhD program is to provide research training in a manner that fosters the development of independent research skills in candidates. These skills include the capacity to formulate a significant problem, to develop mastery of appropriate conceptual and methodological skills, and to relate the research topic to a broader framework of knowledge in the relevant disciplinary area. The doctoral thesis provides evidence of a contribution to knowledge with a level of originality consistent with 3-4 years of full-time study and research training. It also demonstrates a candidate's capacity for critical analysis and that he or she is capable of pursuing scholarly and programmatic research.
What you can study
The Doctor of Philosophy is offered in all disciplines including: Humanities; Social sciences; Education; Law; Music; Commerce; Economics; Business; Architecture; Design; Science; Community nutrition; Therapies; Pharmacy; Engineering; Agriculture; Medicine; Dentistry; Veterinary science.
Please note that different disciplines in the PhD have different CRICOS codes:
- 008587C - Agriculture, Non Social Science & Social Science, Animal Production, Food Science & Technology, Natural & Rural Systems Management, Plant Production
- 002952B - Arts, Social Science, Education Music
- 034021C - Chemical and Biological Sciences
- 011169F - Commerce, Economics, Business, Law Management
- 034019G - Dentistry
- 011526A - Engineering, Architecture, Design, Computer Science, Physics
- 002077G - Medicine Clinical
- 008590G - Therapies, Pharmacy, Speech Pathology, Health Sciences, Nutrition and Tropical Health
- 001719G - Veterinary Science - Lab
- 034023A - Veterinary Science - Clinical
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with at least honours class IIA. Other qualifications may be considered for entry. Please refer to information contained on the Graduate School website.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through school or institute with the UQ Graduate School.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with at least honours class IIA. Other qualifications may be considered for entry. Please refer to information contained on the Graduate School website.
Visa requirements
CRICOS codes vary according to your discipline area. Please refer to the 'What you can study' section on this page for further details.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through school or institute with the UQ Graduate School.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Australian students (including Australian citizens or permanent residents and New Zealand citizens) are
currently exempt from paying tuition fees for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies.
Fees for International students
View indicative fees for International Postgraduate Research students.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Doctor of Philosophy
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
Please refer to Part 4 of the General Award Rules and information contained on the Graduate School website. In particular, note that individual schools and institutes may have additional admission requirements and/or additional candidature requirements that you must comply with.
Program Rules for the Doctor of Philosophy
Early exit points
Based upon course selection, students may be able to exit this award with the:
- Master of Philosophy (#32)
