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Doctor of Philosophy in Natural and Physical Sciences

PhD / Doctoral.
James Cook University

100

in world course ranking*

5

in local course ranking*
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About the course

A PhD helps students to specialise in one of the key research areas from sustainability, climate policy or environmental management. By the end of the program, students should have made a significant and unique contribution to an existing area of knowledge through a thesis under academic supervision.

What you might learn

While researching for your thesis, you will be able to access specialist support including attending seminars, writing boot camps and workshops. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to demonstrate academic leadership, creativity and innovation in your research work.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as academic, policy specialist, marine specialist, environmental manager, environmental constultant, parks and land manager, and etc. in companies including Edge Group, WWF, Melbourne Zoo, The Nature Conservancy, United Nations Environment Programme, and etc.

Campus

  • Cairns
  • Townsville

Living Costs in Cairns**



Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20

Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,078 - 1,426

Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 925 - 1,223

Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 8 - 10

Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 234 - 309

Average Salary***


*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2023)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: payscale.com

Costs

Tuition fees per year

A$ 42,640

Information

Duration

4 years

Upcoming Intakes

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Course Code

081389C

Hotline

+61 3 9663 5333

Email

australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

AIMS@JCU Scholarships

A$33,092

International Research Training Program Scholarship (IRTPS)

A$28,092

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