Highlights
Tuition fee
39840 AUD / year
36880 AUD / year
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Tuition fee
39840 AUD / year
36880 AUD / year
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Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
13 cities in Australia
Campus location
13 cities in Australia
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Establish yourself as a leader in your field. The Doctor of Philosophy in Science from Charles Sturt University gives you the opportunity to make an original and significant contribution to knowledge in your chosen discipline within the sciences.

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Charles Sturt University

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Science at the Charles Sturt University allows you to pursue a detailed research investigation in an area of interest and present your findings in a thesis. 

You'll create new knowledge and develop a thorough understanding of scholarly debate in your field, and enhance your capacity to critically analyse and constructively contribute to that debate.

Build your research expertise

  • Charles Sturt's Research narrative identifies three interdisciplinary spheres that encapsulate our research goals: resilient people, flourishing communities and sustainable environments. 
  • You'll design and implement a high-quality original research project of significance to your discipline and of benefit to your community.

Career opportunities

  • As a specialist in your discipline, you could work in high-level research, policy or industry roles in Australia or internationally. 
  • Successful completion of your PhD also heralds your admission into a community of scholars and may lay the foundation for a rewarding academic career.

Programme Structure

Courses include

  • Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
  • Dentistry and Medical Sciences
  • Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences
  • Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences
  • Medicine

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months
  • Part-time
    • 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
79
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Bathurst, Australia
  • Albury, Australia
  • Canberra, Australia
  • Dubbo, Australia
  • Goulburn, Australia
  • Manly, Australia
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • Orange, Australia
  • Port Macquarie, Australia
  • Sydney, Australia
  • Wagga, Australia
  • Wangaratta, Australia
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • Brisbane, Australia

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
79
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Cricos: 039408G, 007607A

  • qualified for the award of a Master by Research at an acceptable level;
or
  • an appropriate Bachelor degree with class 1 or class 2(i) honours from an Australian university or an equivalent overseas tertiary institution, taken over a minimum of four years (full-time equivalent);
or
  • qualified for entry into a Charles Sturt University Master by Research program, and completed a minimum of 4 years full-time equivalent study, and duly enrolled and shown exceptional ability in the conduct of a research project which is clearly capable of being extended to a doctoral level;
or
  • qualified for the award of a coursework Master’s degree with a research project and thesis/dissertation component. It is normally expected that a grade equivalent to the appropriate class of Honours will have been obtained;

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Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    39840 AUD / year
    39840 AUD / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    36880 AUD / year
    36880 AUD / year

Living costs

Bathurst

Australia
1260 - 2250 AUD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
04 Feb 2027
CSU Refugee and Asylum Seeker Scholarship
Merit-based

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Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
20000 AUD
Deadline
20 Jan 2027
CSU Foundation Persistence Scholarship
Merit-based

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Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, Australia
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based

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Australian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Graduate Education Scholarships (Both Directions)
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
21 Nov 2026
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program

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Australian Government Department of Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
120000 AUD
Deadline
27 Aug 2026
Future Leaders Scholarship
Merit-based

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Westpac Bicentennial Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 AUD
Deadline
20 Jan 2027
VisaEnvoy Scholarships
Merit-based

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VisaEnvoy
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 AUD
Deadline
10 Apr 2026
MVC Access Scholarships
Merit-based

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Meridian Vocational College
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 AUD
Deadline
15 May 2026
Federation University - MACC Scholarship

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The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
10 Apr 2026
International MVC Scholarship
Merit-based

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Meridian Vocational College
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
15000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Destination Australia
Merit-based

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Province of Lower Austria
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Vocational Education Scholarships
Merit-based

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Meridian Vocational College
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Young Chef’s Club Award
Merit-based

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Meridian Vocational College
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
32192 USD
Deadline
24 Aug 2026
International PhD Scholarships
Merit-based

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QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available

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