James Cook University (JCU) is a public university located in North Queensland, Australia. Established in 1970, a PhD at James Cook University is designed for high performing university graduates. A postgraduate research degree with a supervised project of original research at its core, will develop high level independent research skills while making an original contribution of knowledge to a specific discipline or area of practice. As a JCU PhD candidate, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake focused research in the tropics. You’ll explore and generate new knowledge to meet the social, environmental and sustainability challenges facing tropical communities.
James Cook is the proud recipient of Excellence in Research Australia, 2018. With State-of-the-art facilities, it is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide. James Cook is focused on addressing the critical challenges facing the Tropics, in areas as diverse as Arts, Dentistry Engineering, Marine Science, Medicine, Nursing and Society.
JCU boasts a range of world-class facilities and infrastructure that provide students with exceptional opportunities to learn alongside experts and contribute to cutting-edge research.
To name a few – Orpheus Island Research Station (OIRS) The OIRS is your gateway to the Great Barrier Reef! Daintree Rainforest Observatory (DRO) One of five long-term ecological sites in Australia, the DRO provides unique canopy crane access to the world’s oldest rainforest.
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4 years full-time (Maximum 8.5 years, Maximum leave of absence 6 months) Full time candidates: 35-40 hours per week for 48 weeks per yearMode of Education
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Engineering and Applied ScienceStart Date
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Duration
4 years full-time (Maximum 8.5 years, Maximum leave of absence 6 months) Full time candidates: 35-40 hours per week for 48 weeks per yearMode of Education
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ScienceStart Date
All year roundGraduates of a Doctoral Degree will have: Knowledge A substantial body of knowledge at the frontier of... Read More
Duration
4 years full-time (Maximum 8.5 years, Maximum leave of absence 6 months) Full time candidates: 35-40 hours per week for 48 weeks per yearMode of Education
OfflineSpecialization
ScienceStart Date
All year roundGraduates of a Doctoral Degree will have: Knowledge A substantial body of knowledge at the frontier of a... Read More
Duration
4 years full-time (Maximum 8.5 years, Maximum leave of absence 6 months) Full time candidates: 35-40 hours per week for 48 weeks per yearMode of Education
OfflineSpecialization
Start Date
All year roundGraduates of a Doctoral Degree will have: Knowledge A substantial body of knowledge at the frontier of a... Read More
Duration
4 years full-time (Maximum 8.5 years, Maximum leave of absence 6 months) Full time candidates: 35-40 hours per week for 48 weeks per yearMode of Education
OfflineSpecialization
Education and TrainingStart Date
All year roundGraduates of a Doctoral Degree will have: Knowledge A substantial body of knowledge at the frontier of a... Read More
Duration
4 years full-time (Maximum 8.5 years, Maximum leave of absence 6 months) Full time candidates: 35-40 hours per week for 48 weeks per yearMode of Education
OfflineSpecialization
Health SciencesStart Date
All year roundGraduates of a Doctoral Degree will have: Knowledge A substantial body of knowledge at the frontier of a... Read More
Duration
4 years full-time (Maximum 8.5 years, Maximum leave of absence 6 months) Full time candidates: 35-40 hours per week for 48 weeks per yearMode of Education
OfflineSpecialization
Education and TrainingStart Date
All year roundGraduates of a Doctoral Degree will have: Knowledge A substantial body of knowledge at the frontier of... Read More
Duration
4 years full-time (Maximum 8.5 years, Maximum leave of absence 6 months) Full time candidates: 35-40 hours per week for 48 weeks per yearMode of Education
OfflineSpecialization
Artificial IntelligenceStart Date
All year roundGraduates of a Doctoral Degree will have: Knowledge A substantial body of knowledge at the frontier of... Read More
Duration
4 years full-time (Maximum 8.5 years, Maximum leave of absence 6 months) Full time candidates: 35-40 hours per week for 48 weeks per yearMode of Education
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Business ManagementStart Date
All year roundGraduates of a Doctoral Degree will have: Knowledge A substantial body of knowledge at the frontier of... Read More
Duration
4 years full-time (Maximum 8.5 years, Maximum leave of absence 6 months) Full time candidates: 35-40 hours per week for 48 weeks per yearMode of Education
OfflineSpecialization
Start Date
All year roundGraduates of a Doctoral Degree will have: Knowledge A substantial body of knowledge at the frontier of... Read More
Duration
4 years full-time (Maximum 8.5 years, Maximum leave of absence 6 months) Full time candidates: 35-40 hours per week for 48 weeks per yearMode of Education
OfflineSpecialization
Start Date
All year roundGraduates of a Doctoral Degree will have: Knowledge A substantial body of knowledge at the frontier of... Read More
Duration
4 years full-time (Maximum 8.5 years, Maximum leave of absence 6 months) Full time candidates: 35-40 hours per week for 48 weeks per yearMode of Education
OfflineSpecialization
Social SciencesStart Date
All year roundGraduates of a Doctoral Degree will have: Knowledge A substantial body of knowledge at the frontier of... Read More