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Doctor of Philosophy

Australia

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What will I learn?

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an internationally recognised graduate research program that will enable you to become an independent researcher. With the guidance of an advisory team, you'll undertake a research project, produce an 80,000-word thesis and complete an oral examination.A PhD takes 3 to 4 years full-time. Under guidance, you'll develop advanced research skills and knowledge in your chosen field.The thesis is a substantial document that makes an original contribution to your field of research. Your thesis may involve an alternate format.You'll need a strong academic background and you may need to submit a research proposal and other documents to support your application. About 1,000 PhD candidates join UQ each year researching a wide range of topics.

CRICOS

0100213

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
A$38,400.00 (21,35,113) per year
Accommodation - 453 (per week)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

October 2025

Venue

Herston Campus

Herston,

Herston,

Queensland,

4006, HERSTON, Australia

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
A$38,400.00 (21,35,113) per year
Accommodation - 453 (per week)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

April 2025

Venue

St Lucia Campus

280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia,

BRISBANE,

Queensland,

4072, BRISBANE, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

You have to prove you are prepared for PhD study. You do this by showing you:

have completed some research experience
have completed an approved university degree and
can meet the English language requirements.

Approved degrees

An approved degree needs to be:

in an area relevant to your proposed PhD project and
completed no more than 10 years ago.

You need one of the following approved degrees to apply for a PhD:

Master of Philosophy (or another research masters degree); or
Bachelors degree from an approved university with at least honours class IIA or equivalent; or
Coursework masters degree with an overall grade point average of 5.65 on the 7-point UQ scale which includes relevant research experience, approved by the dean; or
Postgraduate degree (at least one year full-time or equivalent) with an overall grade point average of 5 on the 7-point UQ scale, together with demonstrated research experience equivalent to honours class IIA will be considered on a case-by-case basis; or
Bachelors degree plus at least 2 years of relevant research experience, including research publications.

English Language Requirements

IELTS (clinical projects) minimum overall score of 7.0, 7.0 in every sub-band
IELTS (all other disciplines) minimum overall score of 6.5. 6.0 in every sub-band
TOEFL (paper-based) 5705.0 in TWE (written), and 54 in reading & listening
TOEFL (internet-based) minimum overall score of 87, 21 in written, 19 in reading, listening & speaking

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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