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Pursue your passion for research with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or professional doctorate. With our world-class facilities and researcher development support we can help you create change.

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Both domestic and international students enrolled at QBI play a vital role in research efforts at the Institute.

Find out  about:

• the benefits of doing a PhD project with us
• the process to  apply  
• what PhD projects are currently open for applications.

PhD students enrolled at QBI are eligible to receive:

• $1,500  travel allowance
• Top-Up Scholarships
• Computer with appropriate software and internet access
• Photocopying and scanning facilities.

How to apply

To express your interest to undertake a PhD at QBI, please do the following:

• Visit the  UQ Graduate School website  to review information about the PhD program including entry requirements, application procedures, and scholarship information and deadlines. 
• Academic CV  with hyperlinks to your published work, and the Impact Factor of the journal if relevant
• Academic transcripts for all tertiary level study showing a list of courses, grades achieved, and the grading system used at the institution of study
• Information on how you would meet UQ’s  English language proficiency  requirement
• After you have received confirmation from a Group Leader agreeing to be your proposed Principal Advisor, you and/or the Group Leader should email the QBI Student Office at  [email protected]  to confirm that they are able to support your application. The Student Office will send you detailed information and instructions to help you apply via the  UQ Graduate School website .

When the QBI Student Office receives your online application, they will request referee reports from your listed referees via the online application system. They will also check your application documents; if they require any further information or documents they will send you a request via the online application system.

Applications are considered complete when we have received both referee reports and any extra documents or information that we requested. Note: If the proposed principal supervisor would like to consider your application in more detail prior to making a decision, you may be nominated to the QBI HDR Committee for participation in QBI’s Graduate Research Internship (GRI) Program. If approved by the Committee, this will provide you with an opportunity to spend 4 to 6 weeks undertaking full-time research experience working on a project already underway in the proposed supervisor’s lab group. Financial support for candidates is available during the Program, co-funded by The Donald and Joan Wilson Foundation and QBI. If your complete application is supported by the proposed Principal Advisor, and the QBI Higher Degree by Research Committee, a School Recommendation Form will be prepared at QBI. A detailed project description will also be completed at this time; the proposed Principal Advisor will liaise with you about your project. 

When the School Recommendation is finalised, your complete application will be forwarded to the UQ Graduate School for formal assessment. The QBI Student Office will notify you when this has been done and your application will change to ‘in process’ in the online application system.

From this point forward, the UQ Graduate School admissions team will communicate with you via the online application system and your assessment outcome will be sent via this system as well. Applicants must be assessed as ‘eligible for admission and scholarship’ to be considered in the next available UQ scholarship round.

Current PhD projects available

We update this page as new PhD projects become available. Check back soon to find new projects. 

Investigating corticostriatal networks and their regulation of reversal learning

Reversal learning provides a rich inspection of cognitive flexibility, and performance is often impaired in people with schizophrenia and psychosis. However, we still do not understand the roles of corticostriatal networks in reversal learning and what alterations to these systems underly the impairments observed in schizophrenia.

Project aim

The proposed PHD will focus on how striatal dopamine release and corticostriatal glutamate inputs drive reveral learning and what manipulations can produce schizophrenia relevant phenotypes. These studies will use behavioural and viral approaches paired with fibre photometry and optogenetics. Studies are primarily in mice, but avenues for human testing are also available.

The prospective student will gain comprehensive skills in behavioural neuroscience, rodent surgery, photometry/optogenetics/chemogenetics, immunohistochemistry, data analysis (primarily in R), and gain an understanding of translational neuroscience approaches.

Supervisor: Dr James Kesby   Email: [email protected]

Lipidomics of cognitive retention during ageing

Brain cells (neurons) communicate with each other by exchanging neurotransmitter molecules across the synapse, in a process called neuroexocytosis, involving fusion of neurotransmitter vesicles with the synaptic membrane. The composition of phospholipids which comprise vesicular and cellular membranes is dynamically regulated, and phospholipid metabolites such as free fatty acids (FFAs) and lysophospholipids (LPLs) generated during this regulation are emerging as key players in neurotransmission, learning and memory. The goal of this PhD project is to understand the roles of these lipids in learning and memory and establish how they are affected during ageing.

Our  laboratory  has contributed to the burgeoning field of neurolipidomics through the development of novel and sensitive targeted lipidomics workflows for analysis of FFA, LPL and phospholipids in cultured neurons and animal brains. We recently published a groundbreaking study correlating increases in the saturated FFA myristic acid with memory, and have strong preliminary evidence correlating this FFA with retention of cognitive ability in ageing mice. The project aims to build on these findings by establishing whether dietary supplementation can affect the brain lipidome and alter the trajectory of cognitive decline during ageing.

The successful candidate will join the lipidomics team in the lab and will use our in-house and collaborative mass spectrometry based lipidomics workflows to assess how dietary FFA supplementation alters the brain lipidome, and whether these changes correlate with improvements to cognitive ability in ageing mice. The candidate will ideally have a background in neuroscience, cell biology or analytical biochemistry. Familiarity with Python, data analysis and informatics will further help the candidate to carry out their role (but is not essential).

Single Molecule Neuroscience Laboratory

 Group leader:  Professor Frederic Meunier      [email protected]

Unraveling the nanoscale organisation of the synapse in live neurons

Brain cells primarily communicate with each other through the release of neurotransmitters (chemical signals) across the synapse. The sequence of molecular interactions involved in neurotransmitter release is largely unknown. Super-resolution microscopy techniques provide unprecedented quantitative information on the dynamics of individual molecules in living cells. This interdisciplinary PhD project aims to use super-resolution imaging experiments to understand the molecular mechanisms controlling the neurotransmitter release in health and disease.

Our  laboratory  has contributed to the rapidly emerging super-resolution field by providing a means of visualizing single molecule behaviour in living neurosecretory cells and presynapses to unravel dynamically regulated molecular binding events at the level of the synapse. The successful candidate will join the established laboratory group of  Professor Frederic Meunier  at the Queensland Brain Institute at the University of Queensland and will use super-resolution microscopy to detect and track individual molecules in live cultured neurons. The project will look at decrypting the complex behaviour of single molecules in terms of nanoscale organisation and molecular kinetics to better understand their role in physiology and pathology.

Expressions of Interest are invited from outstanding and enthusiastic, international and Australian, science graduates ideally with a background in engineering, biophysics, cell biology, neuroscience or any other relevant scientific discipline. Candidates will have a First Class Honours degree or equivalent and should be eligible for  UQ scholarship  consideration. Previous experience with microscopy, image analysis, and cloning is desirable, but applicants with no background in biology are also encouraged to apply for this position.   Applicants must fulfill the  PhD admission criteria  for the University of Queensland, including meeting English language requirements and demonstrating excellent capacity and potential for research. Demonstration of research ability through publication output in peer-reviewed international journals is desirable.

Identifying molecular signalling networks governing synapse formation

The  Neural Migration Laboratory  is headed by  Professor Helen Cooper.  Professor Cooper’s research investigates the molecular signalling pathways regulating neural stem cell activity, neuronal differentiation and migration, and synapse formation in the developing brain. A major research theme is the identification of the molecular mechanisms underpinning neuropsychiatric disorders such as autism and schizophrenia. The laboratory uses developmental mouse models, in vitro stem cell culture systems and state-of-the-art molecular/cellular biological approaches and super-resolution microscopy.

 Learn more about the  Cooper Lab .

Abnormal synapse formation leads to diminished synaptic transmission and impaired cognitive function. The goal of this project is to identify the molecular pathways that govern synaptic connectivity. This research will not only provide key insights into the fundamental principles guiding the establishment of complex neural circuits, but will also shed light on the aberrant processes contributing to autism and schizophrenia.

The Cooper lab has identified several autism genes predicted to play a central role in building the actin cytoskeleton - an essential requirement for synaptic development and synaptic transmission. This project will investigate how mutations in these genes impacts actin remodelling and synaptic function. To address these questions the successful candidate will utilize the following experimental tools: developmental mouse models, in vitro neuronal culture systems, state-of-the-art molecular and imaging approaches, including super-resolution microscopy.

Neural Migration Laboratory

 Group leader:  Professor Helen Cooper      [email protected]

Can platelet factor 4 reverse neurodegeneration and cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease?

There is overwhelming evidence that regular physical exercise can counteract cognitive decline in both healthy aging and in neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD).  However, it is often not practical to prescribe to the elderly, making the development of a pharmacological intervention that could mimic the cognition-enhancing effects of exercise an enticing prospect. In a major advance towards deciphering how exercise affects brain function, we found that platelets are activated by physical exercise and release factors, including platelet factor 4 (PF4), that promote hippocampal precursor proliferation and neurogenesis. 

This project will investigate the therapeutic potential of PF4 administration on AD progression using a transgenic mouse model of AD. In addition, it will address whether platelets, or their released factors, can mediate blood-brain barrier permeability to facilitate the delivery of systemic exercise-released neurogenesis-promoting factors to the neural stem cell niche.

The student who takes part in this project will perform experiments, including mouse behavioural testing, histology, microscopy, and a range of molecular biology techniques, under the supervision of Dr Odette Leiter and Dr Tara Walker. All training in the relevant techniques will be provided. This project will likely generate data that will be included in an associated manuscript on which the student will be an author.

Dr Tara Walker laboratory  

 Group leader:  Dr Tara Walker      [email protected]

The development of precision medical care for the use of ketamine as a treatment for Australian Veterans with TRD and PTSD

Depression is among the top public health concerns worldwide, and the third highest burden of all diseases in Australia. For decades, pharmacotherapy for depression has focused narrowly on enhancing monoaminergic neurotransmission resulting in more than 30 approved treatments. Yet, rates of remission are low for any given drug. Recently, ketamine, an approved dissociative anaesthetic, has demonstrated therapeutic efficacy in MDD and PTSD via its action on the glutamate system by potently blocking ionotropic glutamate NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptors. Ketamine exerts a rapid onset of positive clinical effects in severely refractory depressed patients consistent across numerous randomised trials, which distinguishes it from conventional slow-acting therapeutics. In the past decade, off-label prescribing of ketamine infusions to patients in Australia and worldwide for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) has increased.

The therapeutic potential of ketamine (i.e., rapid symptom relief and response in treatment-resistant patients) has stimulated considerable interest in the psychiatric community, and the clinical use of ketamine infusion for the treatment of depression is now an intense focus of research worldwide. However, this further progress is challenged by the absence of reliable and valid predictors of antidepressive response to ketamine.

The study aims to identify subpopulations of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or treatment resistant depression) are more likely (or less likely) to benefit from ketamine treatment using multiple modalities including neuroimaging, blood, cognitive and clinical biomarkers. The study will leverage efforts from the Australian Defence Force, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense- Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (DOD-ADNI) database. The study will collect data from patients as part of their standard of care treatment for analysis. Structural and functional 3T-Magnetic Resonance imaging, markers of brain dysfunction, and clinical/cognitive/psychological assessments will be collected from 300 Australian Veterans. This work will be the first of its kind, in Australia and worldwide, to determine at a large scale, predictors of ketamine efficacy in patients with PTSD/TRD.

The student who takes part in this project will have the opportunity to engage in data collection and interacting with patients at Zed Three Specialist Centre under the supervision of Dr. Alex Lim who is the clinical lead on this project. This will expose the students to the clinical environment should their interest lie in undergoing a clinical role in the future. They will also have the opportunity to collect data, analyse data from multiple modalities such as blood biomarker assays, magnetic resonance imaging data and clinical/cognitive data. This training will be provided to the students on this project.

Functional neuroimaging and brain injury laboratory

 Group leader:   Dr Fatima Nasrallah         [email protected]  

Tackle concussion: Targeting amateur concussions using key longitudinal neuroimaging and biomarker data for enhanced diagnosis and prevention

Concussion is difficult to diagnose and the current technology lacks reliability to detect the brain damage associated with such injury. Evidence suggests that brain recovery goes beyond the resolution of clinical/cognitive symptoms and existing biomarkers lack specificity and require validation.

In this work, we have partnered with:

• World Rugby
• Rugby Australia
• Greater Public Schools (GPS) association.

We will study concussion in teenage athletes who have sustained a sports-related concussion, using:

• novel blood-based biomarkers
• cognitive data
• advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

The innovative data will allow precise diagnosis of concussion and explicit accuracy to inform recovery. The added benefit of advanced MRI will be explored.

The overall objective is to investigate advanced neuroimaging methods to enhance the diagnosis of concussion:

The aims are to:

• study the structural changes that are induced by a concussion
• investigate more advanced MRI methods for diagnosis of outcome
• determine the temporal profile of neuroimaging changes over time.

The results from this study will provide objective information that will inform policies and guidelines for diagnosis of concussion.  

To take part in this project you'll need a background in:

• neuroscience
• biomedical engineering
• sports medicine, or
• any other relevant discipline.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• learn image processing methods
• take place in fieldwork with adolescents at GPS schools
• build communication skills.

You also engage with schools and other stakeholders and industry partners including World Rugby and Rugby Australia.

 Group leader:   Dr Fatima Nasrallah        [email protected]  

Fundamental neurocognitive mechanisms underpinning creative thought

This Earmarked Scholarship project is aligned with a recently awarded Category 1 research grant. Creative thought is fundamental to human advances throughout history and scientific discovery. It is also needed in daily life to adapt behaviour and solve everyday problems. The cognitive and neural bases of creative thought have not been explored in detail. Most past work in cognitive science has drawn a consistent distinction between needing a knowledge system to generate possibilities and an evaluation system to analyse and refine these ideas. The interplay between these two distinct systems results in productive creative thought. However, the knowledge source and the evaluation mechanisms, and their neural bases, are under-specified (e.g., what are the knowledge sources, how are they evaluated, etc).

This project aims to understand the behavioural and brain bases of creative thought by using a novel approach at the intersection between executive control operations and semantic cognition. In brief, executive functions such as response initiation and inhibition, strategy application and flexibility play a critical role in everyday life because they enable individuals to adapt to circumstances, exhibit self-control and to solve new problems as they arise. Semantic cognition refers to our ability to flexibly retrieve and manipulate our generalized knowledge, which is acquired over the lifespan, to support verbal and non-verbal (multimodal) behaviours. In this project both executive control and semantic cognition will be investigated using behavioural and neuroimaging techniques in individuals that are healthy and those with focal brain lesions due to neurological disorders. The focus of the PhD could be on any of these aspects of the project, depending on the candidate.

Your suitability

A working knowledge of cognition, experimental psychology and statistical analysis and a keen interest in neuropsychology would be of benefit to someone working on this project.

The applicant will demonstrate academic achievement in the field(s) of psychology and the potential for scholastic success.

A background or knowledge of cognition and statistical analysis is highly desirable.

You will be supervised by both Prof Gail Robinson (UQ) and Prof Matt Lambon Ralph (University of Cambridge). You will have opportunities to work with a team of cognitive neuroscientists and clinicial researchers, learning neuropsychological, experimental psychological and neuroimaging methods.

You need to apply for this project as part of your PhD application.

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Cognitive and clinical neuropsychology lab

 Group leader:  Professor Gail Robinson     Email:  [email protected]

Understanding waste clearance and brain network dysfunction in dementia

Neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia, are irreversible and generally incurable. Recent studies suggested that impairment of a major waste clearance pathway – the glymphatic system – in the brain can lead to the pathology, including amyloid plaque and tau tangle, of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). However, how glymphatic system is regulated and why it is damaged in AD are still unknown. Furthermore, efficient clearance of metabolic waste and toxin is critical for brain health. As proper brain network function underlies our cognitive performance, whether and how deficient waste clearance could also impair cognition remains unclear. Understanding how glymphatic system is regulated and its role in maintaining brain network function will be fundamental for developing novel intervention to improve waste clearance and cognitive health. 

We recently discovered a neural pathway could affect glymphatic function in AD. Interestingly, the same neural pathway plays an important role in modulating brain networks important for cognition.

We aim to further understand the mechanisms of the regulatory pathway of the glymphatic system and how it affects brain network function. We will assess glymphatic function using human brain imaging data and test hypotheses in animal models. We will further identify cellular targets of this pathway for developing new interventions. This translational study will provide new ways for improving brain function by facilitating waste clearance.

You learn how to conduct animal experiments and use advanced MRI techniques to measure glymphatic flow and brain network function in mouse models of AD and how modulating glymphatic pathway affect the network function. Behavioural tests will then be used to determine the effects of glymphatic regulation on learning and memory. This will help to establish intervention for the glymphatic system.

You will also develop novel MRI analysis methods to process human MRI data to understand the translatability of the glymphatic regulation pathway in patients.

Functional and Molecular Neuroimaging lab

 Group leader:  Associate Professor Kai-Hsiang Chuang     Email:  [email protected]

Neural Mechanisms of Drosophila locomotion

As animals walk, run, or hop, motor circuits in the spinal cord convert descending “command” signals from the brain into the coordinated movements of many different leg muscles. How are command signals from the brain deconvolved into the appropriate patterns for motor neuron activity?

We aim to answer this question for Drosophila by studying the functional organization of leg motor circuits in the ventral nerve cord, the fly’s analogue of the spinal cord. In Drosophila, individual neuronal cell types can be reproducibly identified and manipulated using genetic reagents that have been developed to target specific descending neurons, interneurons, or motor neurons.

In your thesis project, you will learn a range of methods including genetics, multiphoton imaging, optogenetics and quantitative behavioural analysis, and use these methods to elucidate the structure and function of the motor circuits controlled by a specific class of descending neuron. This may be, for example, a descending neuron that, when activated, causes the fly to walk backwards (see Bidaye et al, Science 6179:97), or one that elicits turning. Understanding the circuit mechanisms behind those simple actions will shed light on general computational principles of neural networks, and may even help us to design smarter robots.

Locomotor Circuits in Drosophila lab

Group leader:  Professor Barry Dickson    Email:  [email protected]

Molecular regulation of interneuron function involved in the pathophysiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Background :.

Disruption of the activity of the interneurons, cells that are fundamental for neuronal circuit function, is thought to underlie the emergence of symptoms that characterise Autism Spectrum Disorder. Yet, the molecular mechanisms which control interneuron electrical activity in autism are still largely unknown. Our data indicates that specific modulation of interneuron activity during brain maturation considerably alters adult function and triggers autism -like symptoms in wild-type mice. We show that the pattern of expression of specific molecules is significantly changed in autism , in the prefrontal cortex, a brain structure linked to the core symptoms. We also discovered that specific regulation of the interneuron activity restores normal brain function and behaviour in autism models.

Project Aim:

The proposed PhD project will focus on a molecule the Dehorter lab discovered as a key regulator of interneuron development and autism. Together with the PhD candidate, we propose to investigate the molecular pathway of this new target for the treatment of the most deleterious symptoms of autism (e.g. working memory, social impairments, epilepsy). It will combine electrophysiology, imaging, genetics and molecular biology to precisely characterise how the activity of cortical interneurons underlies brain function and behaviour. By uncovering the cellular and molecular substrates of neuronal dysfunction in mice and in human cell cultures, this research will open new perspectives for identification and use of neurobiological targets amenable to therapy in patients.

PhD Student’s Profile

  The Dehorter lab is seeking enthusiastic Australian and international graduate students, with a background in biophysics, cell biology, neuroscience or any other relevant scientific discipline. Candidates will have a First-Class Honours degree or equivalent and should be eligible for  UQ scholarship  consideration. Previous experience with electrophysiology, molecular biology and/or microscopy is necessary. Applicants must fulfill the  PhD admission criteria  for the University of Queensland, including meeting English language requirements and ideally, demonstrating excellent capacity and potential for research (e.g. publication output in peer-reviewed international journals).

  https://www.dehorterlab.com/   Email: [email protected]

Transition from Primary to Secondary School: Supporting Successful Education Pathways of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students

Background:.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students face significant challenges throughout their schooling experience. The Closing the Gap report (2020) identifies persisting gaps in numeracy and literacy attainment, most likely as a consequence of persistently lower rates of school attendance. Year after year, across school levels, average attendance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students remains under the critical rate of 90%. Data has shown that the disparity in attendance starts in early primary school and evidence a significant drop at the transition to secondary school.

In collaboration with industry partners, communities and schools, this project aims to: -    understand and document reasons behind the average precipitous drop in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students’ educational outcomes once they transition to secondary school ( Why? ), -    identify effective culturally-led support strategies during the school transition period ( What? )

Primary supervisor – Azhar Hussain Potia

Associate supervisors – Dr Kai Wheeler and Prof. Karen Thorpe

Azhar Hussain Potia – [email protected]

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Doctor of Philosophy

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) lets you explore real world issues and develop new theories, methodologies and models that could lead to shaping the future of your profession or discipline.

Study your PhD with us

Study your PhD full time as either an internal student on-campus or an external student in a workplace away from QUT, either domestically or overseas.

Part time study is subject to QUT approval and not available to international students.

How to apply

Build your high level research and analytical skills and make a significant and original contribution to new knowledge in your chosen field, or make a significant and original adaptation, application, and interpretation of existing knowledge.

Apply yourself in a supervised program of research and investigation with access to high-calibre facilities and resources and present your research findings after completion of your thesis.

Participate

As part of the research community, participate in university scholarly activities such as seminars, workshops, and teaching, and be encouraged to publish as part of a strong and flourishing research culture.

Recognition

Opportunity to graduate with an internationally recognised degree and follow an academic career in both teaching and research or advance your professional career prospects outside academia.

Our strengths, study areas and projects

We prioritise areas of research identified as significant for the world, the nation, and the state.

Our research seeks to address national and global cultural, environmental, economic and social challenges. In each of these areas we're continuing to build on the strength and experience of our experts.

Architecture and built environment

Business and law

Creative industries, education and social justice

Engineering

Funding your research degree

If you're an outstanding graduate and aspiring researcher, you may be eligible to apply for a scholarship in our annual scholarship round.

You can also apply for other research scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

You may also be eligible for the Equity Scholarships Scheme if you are struggling financially.

If you're an Australian citizen or permanent visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen, you may also be eligible for Centrelink payments.

Applying for a research scholarship

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Learn more about Centrelink payments

What to expect

Our PhD program offers the opportunity to work with an experienced supervisory research team to make a significant and original contribution to new knowledge, or to make a significant and original adaptation, application, and interpretation of existing knowledge, in your chosen field.

The program challenges students to become independent researchers who develop new ideas, new theories, methodologies and models or new ways of approaching existing problems. Therefore, the research must reveal high critical ability and powers of imagination and synthesis and as such may shape the future of the profession or discipline.

Collaboration

We adopt a project management approach in our PhD program where students work closely with their supervisory team to meet collegially reviewed milestones leading to timely submission of a thesis for examination. This approach contributes to QUT’s timely completions and low attrition rates. The length of the thesis varies according to the topic, but should normally be no longer than 100,000 words, excluding bibliography.

During candidature the supervisory team and other key stakeholders also provide advice and direction to encourage participation in university scholarly activities such as research seminars, teaching, and publication. These activities enable students to develop wider knowledge and high level generic skills including transferable skills for careers outside academia.

Careers and outcomes

PhD graduates are considered to be highly employable in a wide range of occupations within academia, including academic and research roles.

Employers outside academia recognise the wider knowledge and skills HDR graduates possess, in particular transferable skills – including research, analytical, and quantitative skills, outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to solve intricate business problems.

Career development

Our Graduate Research Education and Development team offer a wide range of career development workshops to help you obtain your dream job including workshops to help you:

• identify professional, transferable, and personal skills
• understand the complex job market
• utilise your networks to leverage opportunities in and outside academia.

Find your career

Business and law careers.

• Banking and finance professional
• Business analyst
• Crown law officer
• Digital  economy lawyer
• Financial analyst
• Financial project manager
• Funds manager
• Government officer
• Higher education worker
• Human resource manager
• In-house counsel
• Information officer
• International business specialist
• Investment manager
• Legal technology specialist
• Marketing officer/manager
• Organisational communication specialist
• Policy officer
• Risk manager

Creative industries, education and social justice careers

• University teacher and/or researcher
• Criminologist
• Media advisor
• Design researcher
• Creative practitioner
• Entrepreneur
• private enterprise
• child development
• entertainment
• criminal justice
• social justice
• communication.

Engineering careers

A Doctor of Philosophy with the Faculty of Engineering can provide you with the skills and expertise to work in the public or private sectors, or in academia, in areas including:

• Aerospace engineering
• Architecture
• Artificial Intelligence
• Building science
• Built environment
• Chemical engineering
• Civil engineering
• Computer and software systems
• Construction management
• Electrical engineering
• Environmental engineering
• Interior architecture
• Landscape architecture
• Mechanical engineering
• Mechatronics
• Medical engineering
• Process engineering
• Project management
• Quantity surveying
• Renewable power
• Transport engineering
• Urban design
• Urban and regional planning

Health careers

• Discipline specific researcher
• Policy development and regulatory functions with government and regulators
• Research and development, and advocacy, in the charitable/not-for-profit sector
• Applied research and consulting in industry
• Data analyst for government and industry
• Research-scientist practitioner (clinical pathway)
• Health economist
• Implementation scientist
• Optometry practice
• Contact lens or spectacle lens industry
• Ophthalmic instrument manufacturing
• Clinical work - private and hospital-based
• Radiation therapy clinician
• Clinical dietician
• Clinical lab coordinator/manager
• Sports scientist
• Head strength and conditioning coach
• Hospital/medical consultant
• Entrepreneur (biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, health technologies)

Science careers

• University teacher and /or researcher
• Science communicator
• Policy scientist
• Software engineer
• Systems analyst
• Web developer
• Developer programmer
• Cybersecurity analyst / engineer
• Database administrator
• ICT analyst / support engineer / technician
• Mathematician
• Statistician
• Data analyst
• Data scientist
• Computational scientist
• Forensic scientist
• Atmospheric scientist

Details and units

You'll need to:

• complete a time-based thesis
• complete IFN006 AIRS: Advanced Information Research Skills
• complete other units as agreed by the student in negotiation with their supervisor and faculty
• agree on a start date with your supervisor (except creative industries and education disciplines which have specific start dates. The how to apply guide has further details).

Download the Higher Degree by Research course regulations (PDF file, 335.3 KB)

Requirements

Academic entry requirements.

You must have either:

• a completed recognised relevant honours degree (first class or second class Division A) 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.

Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy depends on an applicant’s demonstrated research aptitude and the availability of supervision, infrastructure and resources needed for the proposed research project.

PhD students need to complete the Stage 2 milestone (usually completed within the first three months of full time study) to be fully admitted to their course.

Download the admission criteria for the Doctor of Philosophy (PDF file, 280.6 KB)

Minimum English language requirements

For information about minimum English language requirements, refer to the requirements on the  Doctor of Philosophy course page.

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Australian citizen or permanent visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen

If you're an Australian citizen or permanent visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen, your tuition fees are normally covered by the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset (Domestic), as long as you complete your degree within the program's set timeframes. You may have to pay tuition fees if you exceed the time limits under the RTP. 2024 fees  $31,000 - $39,000 per year full time

Learn more about RTP and financial support

International fees

International students who enrol in a QUT research degree will receive a tuition fee sponsorship if they are in receipt of:

• a stipend scholarship awarded by QUT
• a stipend scholarship funded by an organisation with which QUT has an external agreement to sponsor fees for this student or relevant cohort of students.

Candidates will not be eligible if they receive another tuition fees offset or sponsorship from any source, including QUT.

You cannot apply for a tuition fee sponsorship; your eligibility is reviewed via your application for admission. 2024 fees $33,000 - $40,000 per year full time

If you have to pay fees, the amount may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

Find a supervisor and research topic

We recommend you discuss your research interests with your proposed supervisor early in the application process. You can search for a supervisor using our experts database.

As part of your application, you must propose a research topic and develop a research proposal. You can search our student topics database for available research projects or propose your own research topic. You may ask a supervisor to help you identify or refine a research topic.

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• 4 years part-time
• 1.5 - 2 years full-time

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• 1 - 1.5 years full-time
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Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

• 12 months part-time

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• 1 year part-time

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• 6 months full-time
• 1 - 2 years part-time

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• 5.5 years full-time
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Bachelor of Architectural Design/Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design)

• 5 years full-time
• 80.00 is the ATAR/selection rank threshold for Bachelor of Architectural Design/Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design)

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• 80.00 is the ATAR/selection rank threshold for Bachelor of Architectural Design/Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Urban and Regional Planning)

Bachelor of Architectural Design/Bachelor of Business

• 4.5 years full-time
• 80.00 is the ATAR/selection rank threshold for Bachelor of Architectural Design/Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Architectural Design/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)

• 6 years full-time
• 80.00 is the ATAR/selection rank threshold for Bachelor of Architectural Design/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology)

• 1 year full-time
• 2 years part-time

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)

• 72.00 is the ATAR/selection rank threshold for Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)

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• 4 years full-time
• 72.00 is the ATAR/selection rank threshold for Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Justice

• 72.00 is the ATAR/selection rank threshold for Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Justice

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• 84.00 is the ATAR/selection rank threshold for Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Social Work

• 72.00 is the ATAR/selection rank threshold for Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Social Work

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Doctor of Medicine

Our UQ Doctor of Medicine will provide you with a world-class medical education. You'll gain hands-on experience preparing you to work in any global setting.

We nurture and educate medical graduates who are clinically excellent, team players, kind and compassionate, serve responsibly and dedicated to continual improvement of health among people and communities.

From 2023, we’ll be offering our revisioned Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, designed to build on the enthusiasm, maturity and diversity of our students. It features a streamlined structure that takes an integrated approach to active learning. Across the program you’ll be able to tailor your learning by choosing enrichment opportunities.

You'll join a 'learning community', a clinical home for your ongoing learning through the program.

• Year 1 focuses on fundamental concepts of medical sciences, clinical, professional and procedural skills, and the role of the doctor.
• Year 2, learn in clinical practice settings, developing knowledge and skills for medical practice, focusing on symptomatology of common conditions and clinical reasoning. 
• Year 3, be immersed in hospital and community settings, with structured teaching and clinical learning in the workplace.  

Your final semester is a dedicated Transition to Practice term where you will be an active pre-intern member of a clinical team – this will help you make the safe and effective transition to internship/residency and your ongoing medical career. 

USA citizen or permanent resident? You may be interested in our Doctor of Medicine (Ochsner) program, which provides students with an opportunity to spend 2 years in Brisbane, Australia and 2 years in New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more

Program highlights

• Develop the advanced critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills required for safe, high-quality clinical practice.
• Build your own unique medical degree.
• Integrated, clinically-contextualised learning with early patient contact.
• Incorporate research into your medical degree.
• Accredited by the Australian Medical Council and recognised by the Medical Board of Australia.

31 in the world for life sciences and medicine

QS World University Rankings 2024

39 in the world for public health

Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

• Work placements
• Overseas study
• Laboratory work
• Peer-assisted study sessions

What you'll study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

• Foundations of Medicine
• Developing Skills in Medicine
• Clinical Immersion
• Advanced Practice
• Transition to Practice

See courses and program structure

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

• General practitioner
• Patient assessor
• Public health manager
• Clinical academic
• Clinical research coordinator
• International aid worker
• Defence force member

Professional memberships

When you graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with the following professional organisations. Contact the organisation to find out how to become a member.

• Medical Board of Queensland

Program accreditation

The Doctor of Medicine is accredited by:

• Australian Medical Council

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Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• an adjusted ATAR 95 (or equivalent)
• Queensland Year 12 ( or equivalent ) English
• a competitive University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand (UCAT ANZ) aggregate score from the year you apply, and
• to attend a multiple mini-interview (MMI) .
• to complete your first degree at UQ within the minimum time specified for the program
• a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your first degree, and
• to complete the MD subject prerequisite courses .
• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) (known as a key degree)
• a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your key degree
• a minimum score of 50 in each section of the Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) or for international applicants 504 in the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
• to attend a multiple mini-interview (MMI) , and
• successful completion of the required MD subject prerequisite courses .
• your key degree within 10 years prior to the year you commence the MD, and
• the GAMSAT or MCAT within 4 years before the year you commence.

GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we’ll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects

English language requirements.

IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.

CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.

Other OET - A minimum grade of B for each sub skill (L,S,R,W).

BE is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Doctor of Medicine are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Additional application information

There are additional entry pathways if you:

• are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student
• want to study in the Darling Downs or Southwest Queensland region
• want to study in the Central Queensland and Wide Bay region
• are a US citizen or Permanent Resident seeking to https://ochsner.uq.edu.au/<34>>study in Australia and America

Fees and Scholarships

Indicative annual fee.

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

If you’re a provisional entry student, you’ll also need to pay fees for your chosen undergraduate program.

Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)

In addition to course fees, you'll also be charged an SSAF. This used to fund non-academic services for students, including sports and recreation, employment and career advice, child care and food services. Learn more about the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)

Approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

AUD $91,819

Additional costs.

• Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
• First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approximately $130 renewed every 3 years)
• Police check for criminal history ($45)
• Costs for vaccinations and serology are the responsibility of the student and will vary based on individual and program requirements.

Government assistance

Financial aid.

As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.

Learn more about financial aid

Domestic places in the Doctor of Medicine are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.

Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.

HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.

Learn more about HECS-HELP

Commonwealth supported places (CSPs)

Commonwealth supported places are offered in 2 categories: bonded and  non-bonded . 

Bonded Medical Program (BMP) : This Australian Government initiative aims to proactively improve health services and reduce doctor shortages outside metropolitan areas. 28.5% of all Doctor of Medicine CSP offers to a medical program at UQ are made in return for a commitment to work in eligible regional, rural, and remote areas for a specified period after completion of the MD program. 

Commonwealth Supported Places (non-bonded medical places) : Approximately 71.5 % of all Doctor of Medicine CSP offers are to non-bonded places. 

Learn more about Commonwealth supported places

Centrelink support

The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.

Learn about Centrelink payments for students

Scholarships

You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:

Applying online

How you apply depends on what type of applicant you are.

Provisional entry (for school leavers)

If you're finishing high school, you'll apply to the Doctor of Medicine through the provisional entry pathway. Choose your situation to view how to apply:

• I want to apply to study in Greater Brisbane

Graduate entry (for university graduates)

If you have completed or are in your final year of a bachelor's degree, you can enter the Doctor of Medicine through the graduate entry pathway. Choose your situation to view how to apply:

• I want to apply to study in Greater Brisbane
• I'm a US citizen or Permanent Resident and want to study in Australia and America
• I want to apply to study in Greater Brisbane
• I want to apply to study in the Darling Downs and South West Queensland region
• I want to apply to study in the Central Queensland and Wide Bay region
• I'm an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student
• I want to apply to study in Greater Brisbane

Important dates

Check the important dates that apply to your situation.

• See important dates for provisional entry (for school leavers)
• See important dates for graduate entry (for university graduates)

The closing date for this program is:

• Please refer to the GEMSAS website for application dates.
• Please refer to the QTAC website ( www.qtac.edu.au ) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar .

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants

For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.

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• Marine programs and courses

UQ’s marine science programs are renowned for their hands-on experiences, focus on persistent environmental challenges, and relevance to the bioeconomy and its current and emerging industries.

You’ll gain field experience during your stay at UQ’s  marine stations on the Great Barrier Reef and in the subtropical Coral Sea, and hone your practical and technical skills in advanced laboratories on campus at UQ St Lucia.

You’ll learn from one of the largest groups of marine researchers in Australia, and many members of the Centre for Marine Science are world experts in their fields.

Our research leaders have expertise across a range of disciplines, including marine biology, coastal and ocean systems, ecology and conservation, geography and geology, biotechnology, global change science, engineering, business and law.

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Undergraduate.

Gain the latest knowledge and crucial practical and field experience with a marine-focused major within the three-year UQ Bachelor of Science:

• Coastal and Ocean Science
• Marine Biology .

You can take these as a single major, together as a comprehensive marine science double major, or with another science or humanities major or minor. Coastal and Ocean Science is also available as an extended major.

You can also study marine biology within the:

• Bachelor of Science (Honours)   (1 year)
• Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) (4 years)

Postgraduate coursework

Upskill and develop your career path with the latest knowledge and approaches in conservation, environmental science and environmental management.

UQ’s intensive postgraduate coursework programs cover both marine and terrestrial systems.

• Master of Conservation Biology
• Master of Conservation Science
• Master of Environmental Management
• Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management
• Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management
• Master of Quantitative Biology

Higher degree by research

With close to 100 research groups and 400 PhD candidates and master’s research students, UQ is renowned for its marine research worldwide.

Contact one of our research group leaders to enquire about a topic and availability, or visit our research themes pages to see the breadth of our research disciplines.

• Doctor of Philosophy  (PhD)
• Master of Philosophy  (MPhil)

International partner programs

Students from selected international partner institutions can spend a semester studying marine and terrestrial ecosystems on one of UQ’s  international partner programs . 

If eligible, you’ll study with us for a semester that is based around blended fieldwork, laboratory skills and research.

The programs provide a comprehensive overview of biology, ecology and culture in the Australian and Pacific context.

Study locations include UQ’s marine stations on the Great Barrier Reef and in the Coral Sea, Fraser Island, Far North Queensland and Solomon Islands.

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The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. The University of Queensland (UQ), a top 50 global university, and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD), an Institute of Eminence, have joined forces to create a joint PhD program that will allow scholars to deliver global impact.

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A t UQ we aim to inspire and create future leaders who innovate, generate and translate nutrition knowledge for a better world.    

Studying nutrition and dietetics at UQ means you'll gain sought-after knowledge and skills to make a real difference to people’s health and wellbeing.  You'll be able to help people understand the importance of healthy eating, and the role food and nutrition plays in health and the prevention and treatment of illness and disease.

Upon completion of an approved undergraduate degree, the Master of Dietetics Studies will launch your career as a dietitian, with full accreditation from Dietitians Australia (previously Dietitians Association of Australia). UQ’s Master of Dietetic s Studies is a recognised pathway towards becoming an Accredited Practising Dietitian and is one of the few 18 - month (full-time) study pathway s in Australia .  

Theoretical knowledge is integrated with various practicum learning experience s which commence from first semester . You'll complete approximately 850 hours of fully-supervised industry placement and practical experience throughout the program. The third semester offers flexibility to shape your study path towards research or further professional practice in an area of nutrition in which you may want to specialise . Whether you finally chose to work in hospital based medical nutrition therapy, community or public health , research , sports nutrition or food service management, this program will give you a taste of the varied career pathway s you can choose as a dietitian. 

As a UQ nutrition and dietetics student you'll be taught by international leaders in the field and practicing dietitians who have extensive industry experience. You'll experience premier learning facilities , modern on-site clinic spaces and well-established industry engagement opportunities. 

UQ’s Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences is a recommended pathway to studying the Master of Dietetics Studies .      

Career possibilities in nutrition and dietetics:

• Clinical (hospital) dietetics  
• Community nutrition   
• F ood and beverage industry    
• Food service management in hospital, aged care or institutional settings  
• Health promotion and policy development    
• Nutrition public relations, communications and media    
• Private practice dietetics    
• Research - a direct pathway into a PhD   
• Sports nutrition and dietetics  

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
• Bachelor of Health Sciences (Nutrition)

Postgraduate

• Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences (Honours)
• Master of Dietetics Studies

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The value of a postgraduate degree lies in our industry partnerships and expert lecturers.

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Tailor our quality, work-place ready postgraduate degrees towards your career or educational needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Postgraduate study is the perfect choice for students looking to advance their careers and increase their knowledge in a specific field. It offers students the opportunity to pursue further research, such as an online masters course, gain professional qualifications or develop specialist skills. With a postgraduate degree, you can open more doors and have more options available to you in your chosen profession.

There are many benefits to graduating with a UniSQ postgraduate degree. You’ll gain a depth of knowledge into your chosen profession, or you could study to completely change career paths. You could do a short four-subject degree and graduate with a Graduate Certificate . Or, if you want to continue studying, you can use those subjects as credit and continue onto graduate with a Masters degree .

Most of UniSQ’s postgraduate degrees are online with 24/7 access to your study materials which means you can fit study into your life.

At UniSQ, we’re rated 5/5 stars for graduate starting salary and full-time employment. Our postgraduates' overall satisfaction rates place us in Australia’s top 10 universities.

Whether you’re looking to get promoted in your chosen profession or have decided to make a career switch later in life, our online postgraduate courses are just what you need to gain a competitive edge and stand out from a crowd of other job applicants.

The amount of credit you could receive will depend on what type of prior study you have completed and the degree you have chosen to study. 

If your previous work experience is related to your chosen degree, you may be eligible for credit. Though it’s a good idea to check the entry requirements of the degree you are applying for to see if you require specific knowledge before starting the degree. 

You apply for credit after you’ve submitted your application to study however you can chat to our Degree Advisors  prior to applying to find out if you are likely to receive credit. 

Your first point of call for any questions you may have while studying is iconnect . They know the ins and outs of how to get the most out of studying with UniSQ. 

UniSQ’s Library team offer specialised support for each study area, specifically for postgraduate students. You can book consultations with them for learning support advice or help accessing resources. 

Free counselling consultations are offered by qualified and experienced professionals to help increase your sense of wellbeing. You don’t need to be in a crisis to speak to a counsellor, they may just be the point of view you need to continue in the right direction.  

There are many UniSQ scholarships or external scholarships  available for postgraduate students. You can apply for more than one so be sure to apply for all that you’re eligible for. 

UniSQ offers Commonwealth supported places (CSP) for a number of postgraduate degrees, where the Australian Government contributes to the cost of your studies by paying a portion of your fees directly to the University. This means your degree will cost you less. If you are in a Commonwealth supported place, you are required to pay a student contribution amount to cover the remaining cost of your studies.

You may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover the cost of textbooks, placements, or essential course material. Discover the financial support  you could receive as a UniSQ student.

A Commonwealth supported place (CSP) is where the Australian Government contributes to the cost of your studies by paying a portion of your fees directly to the University. This means your degree will cost you less. 

If you are in a Commonwealth supported place, you are required to pay a student contribution amount to cover the remaining cost of your studies.  

Postgraduate Commonwealth supported places  are available for a number of UniSQ postgraduate degrees where postgraduate level qualifications are an entry-level requirement for a profession - and you can save up to 83% on your tuition fees.

If your degree is not Commonwealth supported, you won’t receive a Government subsidy and are required to pay the full cost of the degree however eligible students may defer payment of their fees with a Fee-Help loan. 

Once you’ve decided on your degree, double check your entry requirements to determine if you need to supply any paperwork alongside your application. Your entry requirements can be found on each degree page. 

Applying online doesn’t take long. You can do it in one go or save your application as you go along. Don’t forget, you can always get in touch  for help when applying.  

A postgraduate degree is any higher education qualification taken after completing an undergraduate degree, such as a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate. Depending on your chosen field, other types of postgraduate qualifications are available, such as diplomas and certificates.

Postgraduate study can be full-time or part-time, depending on your individual circumstances. Most online postgraduate courses involve a combination of lectures, seminars and practical experience or research opportunities. This allows you to develop the skills and knowledge needed for your chosen profession in more depth, providing you with an invaluable edge in a competitive job market.

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Tailor your degree to suit your lifestyle with the opportunity to speed up or slow down your studies. UniSQ delivers flexible ways of teaching, in several academic calendars, making the balance of study and life easier.

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4. Check entry requirements

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Visualise Your Thesis competition 2024

Graduate researchers, the Visualise Your Thesis  competition is back at UQ in 2024 and proudly sponsored by the UQ Union Association of Postgraduate Students .

Get involved to showcase your research and develop skills in visual storytelling and communicating complex ideas to a general audience. You could also win a share of A$1500 in prize money!

About the competition

The competition is open to currently enrolled graduate researchers (students enrolled in Master of Philosophy, Masters by Research, PhD, or Professional Doctorate programs) at any stage of their candidature who are active and attending .

Entrants must create an eye-catching, 60-second audio-visual representation of their research project and its potential benefits to a non-specialist audience.  

Entries are judged on their visual impact and how well the content presents the research. Presenting in a digital format allows for different levels of creativity, multi-media, interactivity and interpretation, and is suitable for all disciplines.

Winners and prize money

The competition winners will be awarded at the UQ  Visualise Your Thesis  Awards event in August 2024 and receive prize money of:

• 2024 winner: A$1000
• Viewer's Choice winner:  $500

The winner of the UQ competition will automatically be entered into the international competition by 2 September 2024.

How to enter

Express your interest from 13 may.

Submit an expression of interest from 13 May until 7 June 2024 by email to our Visualise Your Thesis team at  [email protected] . We will email eligible entrants with details about how to prepare and submit your entry to the competition.

Competition submissions will be accepted from 13 May until 11:59pm on 22 July 2024.

Key competition dates for 2024

• Expressions of interest: open from 13 May until 7 June
• Competition entries: open from 13 May and close on 22 July
• Announcement of winner:   August (date to be announced) 
• Winning entry into international competition:  2 September

How to prepare

Feeling inspired? Here are a few things you can do to prepare to enter the competition. 

View past entries

Watch entries in the 2023 international competition:

• Visualise Your Thesis 2023 International  
• Watch the UQ 2023 Visualise Your Thesis award winner presentation by Tara Crandon:  "Weathering the Storm”: Understanding Climate Anxiety and Coping in Young People (Vimeo, 1m14s) . 

Brush up on your skills

We offer training sessions to help you develop your design or visual story-telling skills and refresh your copyright knowledge. We run sessions on PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, Premiere Pro, InDesign, Photoshop and more.

UQ students also have access to LinkedIn Learning courses . Take advantage of your access to build your software and editing skills.

Contact us if you have questions

Email your competition questions to our Visualise Your Thesis team at  [email protected] .

About Visualise Your Thesis

The Visualise Your Thesis competition was developed by the University of Melbourne. The competition has offered local and international competition rounds since 2019 and has wide international reach. 

UQ first participated in the competition in 2022.

Read more about the Visualise Your Thesis competition .

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University of Pretoria Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program 2024

Published: 06 May 2024 361 views

The University of Pretoria (UP) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation has been offering scholarships for high-achieving African students who studied undergraduate and postgraduate levels since January 2014. The Foundation will be entering into a new phase in January 2024 and it will target academically talented, yet economically disadvantaged young people living with disability in Africa; and internally displaced/refugees; that will contribute to the transformation of the continent through their knowledge, skills, attitudes and values evidenced by their leadership. Community service and internships are essential components of the Program.

The Foundation offers a full scholarship to selected students who have been admitted to study towards a postgraduate degree at UP. Graduates must return to their home countries upon completion of their studies and give back to their communities.

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The University of Pretoria (UP) was established in 1908 with just four professors and 32 students, in a little house called Kya Rosa. Today, it is one of the largest research universities in South Africa. UP has transformed into a dynamic university community of staff and students who come from a range of diverse backgrounds and cultures showcasing South African and global societies. The University was born from a vision to create a space for quality education and for new ideas to flourish. Over the course of its existence, and through different phases of political power and social change, UP ... continue reading

The Foundation offers a full scholarship to selected students who have been admitted to study towards a postgraduate degree at UP.

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• Applications are open to Undergraduate, Honours and Masters students that have applied and have been accepted to the University of Pretoria.
• Applicants must exhibit leadership qualities and a commitment to community service through involvement in projects, school activities, or religious organizations, demonstrating a dedication to making a difference.
• Scholars must demonstrate outstanding academic performance, maintaining a high academic average as a critical component of the Program's expectations.
• The program is aimed at African youths facing significant socio-economic challenges, including refugees, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), and individuals with disabilities, seeking to pursue a higher education.

Step 1:  To initiate the application process, download and complete the hard copy of the relevant application form provided below:  undergraduate-application-2025.pdf  or  postgraduate-application-2025.pdf . Ensure that all required supporting documentation is included with your submission.

Step 2:  Submit your application electronically to  [email protected] . For additional information or inquiries, contact us at +27 (0)12 420 4297 or via email at  [email protected]

Step 3:  Post-submission, your application will undergo a review process. You will be notified of the outcome afterward. If you do not hear back from us, please assume your application was not successful.

Step 4:  Prior to admission into the Program, all eligible candidates will undergo an interview as part of the selection process.

For more details,visit  University of Pretoria website

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Severe mental illness linked to alarmingly high rates of physical ailments

A large-scale, international study conducted by University of Queensland researchers has found people with severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, are up to four times more likely to have two or more chronic physical health conditions.

Lead author, psychiatry registrar and UQ Faculty of Medicine PhD student Sean Halstead said people living with severe mental illness continued to face significant health inequity compared to the general population, particularly those aged under 40.

“This review sought to calculate how common multimorbidity, or the presence of two or more chronic health conditions, was between people living with and without severe mental illness,” Dr Halstead said.

“Overall, we found people with severe mental illness are more than twice as likely to have two or more chronic physical health conditions.

“This gap is even greater in younger populations suffering from mental illness, with people under 40 more than four times more likely to have physical multimorbidity.”

People with severe mental illness also frequently experience additional psychiatric conditions which adds to the complexity of their health.

“We found 1 in 7 people with a severe mental illness also had two or more additional psychiatric conditions,” Dr Halstead said.

“These illnesses reduce life expectancy by 10 to 20 years on average, which is driven by the significant physical and psychological health challenges people with severe mental illness face.”

Psychiatrist and UQ researcher Professor Dan Siskind said the results showed this population faced a higher burden of chronic disease, both physical and mental illness, at a younger age.

“We know how important it is for all of the patient’s health conditions to be taken into account, to ensure treatment isn’t provided in isolation or within disciplinary silos,” Professor Siskind said.

“There is a need for integrated and multidisciplinary care approaches that consider both the physical and mental health of the person being treated.”

This review was conducted at UQ and involved researchers from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, Oxford University, Manchester University and Kings College London. 

Dr Halstead, Associate Professor Nicola Warren, and Professor Siskind also hold appointments at Metro South Health.

The study has been published in Lancet Psychiatry.

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