Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution Level: Postgraduate CRICOS: 00117J
This program offers postgraduate research supervision on a smaller scale than the PhD, while being a pathway to the PhD. It culminates in the submission of a thesis that demonstrates the capacity for critical analysis and original research.
Structure
Research thesis relevant to field of study. Disiplines include: Public health and tropical medicine
Speech pathology
Sport and exercise science
Tropical health
Tropical medical science
others as negotiated with advisors. Disciplines are dependent on availability of appropriate advisors on each campus.
Subjects
Health
Standard entry requirements
Completion of a relevant AQF level 8 honours degree (Class I or II)
Or a postgraduate qualification in research methods which includes 0.5 semester supervised research with a minimum credit grade (65%) (or equivalent) and 1 research methods subject
Or a combination of qualifications and research equivalent to the above.
Study pathways
PhD
Study information
Campus
Fees
Entry
Mid year intake
Attendance
Cairns
No
Online/Off-campus
: 2
Flexible Delivery
Full-time
: 2
Part-time
: 4
Townsville
No
Online/Off-campus
: 2
Flexible Delivery
Full-time
: 2
Part-time
: 4
Further information
Applicants need to discuss their proposed research topic with the course coordinator before enrolling. This course is also available to international students by offshore external study. For more information: https://www.jcu.edu.au/courses-and-study