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Doctor of Philosophy


  • BOND University
  • Course CRICOS Code:063150J
  • World Ranking (QS):NO.414
  • Course Duration:4 years
  • Australian State:QueenslandQLD
  • Australian City:Gold Coast
  • Course Intake:Term1,Term2,Term3

Course Description

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) must be significant original research. During the course of the degree the candidate will further develop their specialist knowledge and have deep methodological capacity. Depending on the field of specialisation, the degree culminates in an 80,000-word thesis. A Doctor of Philosophy is an internationally recognised research degree and is a pathway to an academic or research career.

Basic Information

Course Discipline All
Faculty Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Faculty of Law,Faculty of Society and Design,Faculty of Business
Qualification Level Doctoral Degree (PhD)
2024 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) $AUD 119,280
Course Duration 4 years
Campus(es) Gold Coast

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy are normally required to have a minimum first or upper second class undergraduate Honours degree (equal to at least a grade point average of 80%); Masters (Honours) degree; Masters by Research degree, with major studies in a relevant subject area; and/or corresponding demonstration of research capacity. Each faculty offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree. For further information, please check on the website.
English Requirements Overall 7.0 with no sub score less than 6.5
Portfolio Required NO
Work Experience Required NO