Program Overview

Doctor of Philosophy - Pharmacy

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy - Pharmacy is a research-based degree that allows students to uncover new knowledge and develop practical solutions for real-world problems. The program involves in-depth research, with at least two-thirds of the study program dedicated to research. Students will work under the guidance of a supervisor and associate supervisor(s) to produce a substantial original contribution to the knowledge or understanding of any field.

Admission Criteria

• Applicants must demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed research course.
• Generally, this may be a master degree or bachelor degree with first or upper second class honours.
• See the Section 3.2.1 of the HDR admission policy for detailed information.

English Requirements

• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
  • Writing: 6.5
  • Speaking: 6.5
  • Reading: 6.5
  • Listening: 6.5
  • Overall band score: 6.5

Fees and Scholarships

• Fee information is not available for this course at this time.
• Find estimated course fees.

Location

• Curtin Perth

How to Apply

• Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice
• Curtin Perth
• Please note that each campus has different application deadlines.
• View our application deadlines page for further information.

Professional Recognition and Accreditation

• Depending on your area of speciality, you may be eligible for membership of various professional organisations upon graduation.

Research Areas

• The program involves in-depth research in the field of pharmacy, with a focus on developing practical solutions for real-world problems.

Course Structure

• The program involves at least two-thirds of the study program dedicated to research.
• Students will work under the guidance of a supervisor and associate supervisor(s) to produce a substantial original contribution to the knowledge or understanding of any field.

Duration

• Admission to a doctoral degree is for a minimum period of two years and a maximum period of four years of equivalent full-time study.
• 4 years full-time

CRICOS

• The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Code indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas.
• D

Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL)

• Use your experience to get credit towards your degree.
• Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.
• Submit an enquiry CRL search

Why Research at Curtin

• Curtin is widely recognised for applied research firmly focused on solving real-world problems.
• Underpinning our research endeavours are strong partnerships with industry, business and government, which result in outcomes that greatly benefit the broader community locally, nationally and globally.
• Our international reputation for being a strong partner in industry-driven research ensures our graduates enjoy outstanding opportunities to become innovators in their fields.

What You'll Learn

• Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on that knowledge and its application
• Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice
• Generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level
• Design, use and evaluate research and research methods
• Communicate and present a coherent and sustained argument and to disseminate research concepts, plans and results to the general community, peers and national and international research community
• Design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise and disseminate research that makes an original and substantial contribution to knowledge

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