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Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD (Natural and Physical Sciences) in Smithfield Australia | James Cook University
James Cook University
|
Smithfield Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
44,772
(c. USD31,577.69)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Cultivate advanced independent research abilities while producing an original knowledge contribution. Tailored for exceptional university graduates, the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a research-focused postgraduate degree centered around a supervised original research project. Hone your high-level research capabilities while adding valuable new insights to your chosen field or professional domain.
As a JCU PhD student, you'll conduct specialized research focused on tropical regions. You'll investigate and develop innovative solutions to address the social, environmental, and sustainability issues affecting tropical communities worldwide.
Generate groundbreaking discoveries, redefine your career trajectory.
Collaborate with expert supervisors to formulate research questions, design and execute projects, interpret findings, and compile your research into a comprehensive thesis. While coursework is typically optional, the PhD primarily emphasizes independent research.
Navigate project obstacles and deadlines effectively through structured program milestones. Enhance your professional growth through development opportunities, present at global conferences, and publish your findings throughout your research journey.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible to apply for entry to a Doctoral program (PhD or Professional Doctorate), an applicant must demonstrate the capacity to undertake research at the Doctoral level by meeting at least one of the following entry requirements:
a) a Bachelor's degree with Second Class, Division A (Honours) or above in a degree program that included a total of 12 credit points of supervised project work, the results of which contributed to the Honours grade.
b) a postgraduate qualification (e.g. Masters by Coursework or Graduate Certificate/Diploma of Research Methods) which includes a supervised research component of at least 12 credit points (full time equivalent) graded at the equivalent of Distinction or above.
c) Master of Philosophy Degree or equivalent, where at least two thirds of the degree consisted of a supervised research component and resulted in the production of a thesis or equivalent method of communicating research outcomes.
IELTS - 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0), TOEFL IBT - 86 (no component less than 21), Pearson (PTE Academic) - 58 (no component less than 54).
a) a Bachelor's degree with Second Class, Division A (Honours) or above in a degree program that included a total of 12 credit points of supervised project work, the results of which contributed to the Honours grade.
b) a postgraduate qualification (e.g. Masters by Coursework or Graduate Certificate/Diploma of Research Methods) which includes a supervised research component of at least 12 credit points (full time equivalent) graded at the equivalent of Distinction or above.
c) Master of Philosophy Degree or equivalent, where at least two thirds of the degree consisted of a supervised research component and resulted in the production of a thesis or equivalent method of communicating research outcomes.
IELTS - 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0), TOEFL IBT - 86 (no component less than 21), Pearson (PTE Academic) - 58 (no component less than 54).
Tuition
AUD
44,772