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Doctor of Philosophy - Sciences, Engineering and Health

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a program of supervised research and study that may be undertaken in a range of possible fields. Your research will lead to the submission of a thesis, which makes a significant original contribution to knowledge. This contribution can be in the form of new knowledge or of significant and original adaptation, application and interpretation of existing knowledge. The program is governed by the Program Rules for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, which provides details regarding all aspects of admission, progression, submission and examination of the thesis.

If you wish to undertake a PhD in a field related to engineering, mining and technology, CQUniversity offers a PhD in Sciences, Engineering and Health that may be of interest. 

Doctor of Philosophy - Sciences, Engineering and Health

Duration 4 years full-time,8 years part-time
Mode of Study On-campus, Distance Education
Domestic Availability  Brisbane,  Melbourne,  Noosa,  Sydney,  Bundaberg,  Gladstone,  Mackay,  Rockhampton,  Distance Education 
International Availability‡  Brisbane,  Noosa,  Bundaberg,  Gladstone,  Mackay,  Rockhampton,  Distance Education 

‡ International students residing in Australia on a student visa must study full-time on-campus.

What am I studying?

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a program of supervised research and study leading to the submission of a thesis which makes a significant original contribution to knowledge. The program is governed by the Program Rules for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy which provide details regarding all aspects of admission, progression, submission and examination of the thesis. 

Why Study at CQUniversity

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a program of supervised research and study leading to the submission of a thesis that has made a significant original contribution to the knowledge of a subject area by a substantial contribution to knowledge in the form of new knowledge through discovery or in an original application of existing knowledge by the exercise of independent critical thinking.

Research is an integral component of CQUniversity's purpose. There is a strong commitment to the conduct of cutting-edge research in new areas which challenge the boundaries of the traditional disciplines to provide distinctive research opportunities and solutions for staff, candidates and sponsors.

The Associate Dean (Research and Innovation) is responsible for the management of the Faculty's research portfolio by planning and monitoring the Faculty's directions and activities in research and postgraduate research training.

Entry Requirements

A person may be considered for admission to a Doctor of Philosophy program: 

  • if they have been awarded a masters degree either by research or with a substantial element of research work within it, from a University or any other approved institution; or
  • if they have qualified for the award of a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline with first class or second class honours conferred by a University or any other approved institution; or
  • if they hold, from an institution of tertiary education, qualifications, which are deemed by the Board to be equivalent to either of the two dot points listed above.
Visit the Research section of the website to find out more about research at CQUniversity.

Career Opportunities

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) qualification is highly regarded in research roles or where highly specialised knowledge is required.  It is a prerequisite for a permanent academic position in many universities.

Program Structure

To complete the program, a candidate will normally study for an expected period of 4 years (full-time) or 8 years (part-time).  New applicants may apply at any time of the year and continuing candidates will be re-enrolled at the beginning of each academic year.  The research courses in which PhD candidates enrol are ungraded. Candidates who may be required to complete prescribed courses will be enrolled in a separate program (CP20).

Discipline-specific course codes are allocated according to the discipline in which the candidate is undertaking their research.  Within each course code, provision is made to identify the mode of attendance as full-time, or part-time.  Mode of attendance shall be determined at admission or re-enrolment.

Areas of study:

  • Aerospace Engineering and Technology;
  • Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies;
  • Behavioural Sciences;
  • Biological Sciences;
  • Building;
  • Chemical Sciences;
  • Civil Engineering;
  • Earth Sciences;
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology;
  • Engineering Technology;
  • Environmental Engineering;
  • Fisheries Studies;
  • Human Movement;
  • Industrial Engineering;
  • Manufacturing Engineering;
  • Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology;
  • Medical Studies;
  • Nursing;
  • Pharmacology;
  • Pharmacy;
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies;
  • Physics and Astronomy;
  • Political Science and Policy Studies;
  • Process and Resource Engineering;
  • Psychology;
  • Public Health;
  • Sociology;
  • Studies in Human Society; and
  • Veterinary Studies.

Course Information

For example courses you could study as part of the Doctor of Philosophy - Sciences, Engineering and Health program please click here.

As CQUniversity is committed to providing quality, up-to-date and relevant education, please note courses are refreshed regularly and may not be an exact indication of course availability for your study. Please call 13CQUni 13 27 86 if you have specific questions regarding course information regarding your specific application.