Doctor of Philosophy (Hosted By Faculty of Health)

Disciplines

Philosophy, Health Sciences

Overview

Working with an experienced supervisory team, candidates develop new theories, methodologies and models that may shape the future of the profession or discipline. A PhD candidate’s research must reveal high critical ability and powers of imagination and synthesis, and may be demonstrated in the form of new knowledge or significant or original adaptation, application and interpretation of existing knowledge.

The supervisory team will provide advice and direction to the candidate to encourage their participation in university scholarly activities such as research seminars, teaching and publication.

Highlights of the Doctor of Philosophy (Hosted By Faculty of Health) at Queensland University of Technology

• Develop your thesis in ageing; physical activity, environmental health, human health and wellbeing; human behaviour; vision performance and improvement; social work; and accident and injury prevention.
• Apply yourself in a supervised program of research and investigation, resulting in the submission of a thesis.
• Complete in 2-4 years full-time, or 4-8 years part-time.

Programme Structure

Key areas of research strength include:

• Behavioural neuroscience and mental health
• Child and adolescent health
• Environmental health
• Health services
• Healthy lifestyles

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Required. Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems.

English requirements

• TOEFL iBT: 79
• PTE Academic: 58
• IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 006367J

You must have either:

• a completed recognised relevant honours degree or equivalent
• a completed recognised masters degree or professional doctorate (by research or coursework)

Masters and professional doctorate degrees by coursework must have a significant research component, normally not less than 25%. Holders of masters and professional doctorate by coursework must:

• have a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 5.0 on QUT's 7 point scale; and
• present evidence of research experience and potential for approval

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International (Non-residents): 37,600 AUD / year
• Domestic (Citizens or residents): 35,200 AUD / year

Living costs

Brisbane, Australia: 1,402-2,528 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Doctor of Philosophy (Hosted By Faculty of Health).

Available Scholarships

• VIED PhD Scholarship — Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified (Merit-based)
• QUT Postgraduate Research Award (QUTPRA) — Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia — Grant, 37010 AUD, Deadline: Anytime
• Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship — Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia — Grant, 37010 AUD, Deadline: Anytime
• Equity Scholarships Scheme — Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia — Grant, 1800 AUD, Deadline: Not specified (Need-based)
• Equity Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Bursaries — Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia — Grant, 3000 AUD, Deadline: Anytime
• Equity Emergency Bursaries — Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia — Grant, 1000 AUD, Deadline: Not specified
• Shaping the future of mobility in rural and remote regions (PhD scholarship) — Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia — Grant, 41555 AUD, Deadline: Anytime (Merit-based)
• International Merit Scholarship — Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime (Merit-based)
• Dynamic soft matter materials PhD scholarship — Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia — Grant, 30000 AUD, Deadline: Not specified (Merit-based)
• China Scholarship Council Scholarship — Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified (Merit-based)
• Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships — Australian Government — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified (Merit-based)
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
• Sustainable Health Care Funding (SHCF) Scholarship (Both Directions) — American Australian Association (AAA) — Grant, 40000 AUD, Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 (Merit-based)
• Graduate Education Scholarships (Both Directions) — American Australian Association (AAA) — Grant, 40000 AUD, Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 (Merit-based)
• Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships — American Australian Association (AAA) — Grant, 40000 AUD, Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 (Merit-based)
• Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program — Australian Government Department of Education — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 21 Nov 2026
• ServiceScape Scholarship — ServiceScape — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
• VisaEnvoy Scholarships — VisaEnvoy — Grant, 4000 AUD, Deadline: 20 Jan 2027 (Merit-based)
• ACES Scholarships — ACES Education Fund — Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified (Merit-based)
• Destination Australia — Province of Lower Austria — Grant, 15000 AUD, Deadline: Not specified (Merit-based)
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — IvyPanda — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 (Merit-based)
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Voice Talent Online — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
• Dream Chaser Scholarship — Salvado Law — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 (Merit-based)
• MVC Vocational Education Scholarships — Meridian Vocational College — Grant, 2000 AUD, Deadline: Not specified (Merit-based)
• MVC Young Chef’s Club Award — Meridian Vocational College — Grant, 2000 AUD, Deadline: Not specified (Merit-based)
• Scholarship for students with disabilities — Anonymous Hope Fund — Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 (Need-based)
• Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Leopold Figl Foundation — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 (Need-based)
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — IELTS from 6 to 9 — Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
• “The Hope For Healing” Scholarship — FHE Health — Grant, 5000 USD, Deadline: Not specified