Overview
A PhD is an independent, supervised research project that is assessed on the submission of a thesis or creative work and exegesis. This course at Edith Cowan University may be undertaken in any School within ECU, provided there are supervisors available in your proposed research area, and the resources and facilities required to complete your proposed project are accessible.
ECU encourages interdisciplinary research that may span two or more disciplines.
Features
- As a Doctor of Philosophy candidate from Edith Cowan University, you will be expected to develop a project that can be completed in three years full-time.
- You may submit your thesis any time after two years of full-time study, and the maximum course duration for a PhD is four years full-time. A PhD is a significant undertaking, and if enrolled full-time you are expected to commit at least 35 hours per week to your research.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- ECU encourages interdisciplinary research that may span two or more disciplines. As a PhD candidate, you will be expected to develop a project that can be completed in three years full-time. You may submit your thesis any time after two years of full-time study, and the maximum course duration for a PhD is four years full-time.
- A PhD is a significant undertaking, and if enrolled full-time you are expected to commit at least 35 hours per week to your research.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
Applications can be submitted all year round.
Language
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Disciplines
Biology View 9 other PhDs in Biology in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS code 085257E
Academic admission requirements (Band 11) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Masters Degree (Research); or
- Bachelor Honours Degree (First or Upper Second class); or
- Demonstrated capacity to undertake original PhD-level research.
All applicants are required to have the equivalent of 6 months full time research (which must involve a research output which includes the conception and design of the project, and analysis and interpretation of findings) if applying with a Masters qualification other than a Master by Research.
Tuition Fee
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International
40400 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 40400 AUD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Joondalup
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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