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.

Mandatory:

• Time based thesis
• IFN001 Advanced Information Research Skills

Other units as agreed by student in negotiation with their supervisor and faculty.

Study areas

Doctoral studies may be completed in any area of research supported by the Faculty of Health.

Health research at QUT is focused on those areas that impact significantly on the health of individuals and communities. We have a database to help you search for research projects and supervisors in your area of interest. See our current student topics.

Key areas of research strength include:

Injury prevention and trauma management

• Injury prevention
• Orthopaedics, trauma and emergency
• Tissue repair and regeneration

Health determinants and health systems

• Behavioural neuroscience and mental health
• Child and adolescent health
• Environmental health
• Health services
• Healthy lifestyles

Chronic disease and ageing

• Cancer and molecular medicine
• Chronic conditions and management
• Infectious diseases
• Healthy ageing, dementia and palliative care
• Vision and eye

• A completed recognised relevant First Class or Second Class Division A Honours degree or equivalent; or
• 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.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

• QUT Vice-Chancellor's (VC) Top-Up Scholarship
• QUT Postgraduate Research Award (QUTPRA)
• Equity scholarships scheme
• QUT Women's Re-entry Scholarship
• Australian Postgraduate Award (APA)
• Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarships