Program overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Develop the ongoing capacity to generate new knowledge and apply intellectual independence in professional practice with the Doctor of Tropical Environmental Management [Research]. The research component comprises two-thirds of the program and takes the form of a supervised research and/or development project, culminating in the submission of a thesis that makes a significant contribution to public health. Your research topic: Applicants need to discuss their proposed research topic with an appropriate research advisor. JCU Doctor of Tropical Environmental Management [Research] graduates are internationally recognised as experts who discover valuable new knowledge in their field. Graduates pursue careers in tropical research, environmental management and conservation, and education. You could find employment as an academic or as an environmental scientist in industry, government or research organisations.

Program overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Develop the ongoing capacity to generate new knowledge and apply intellectual independence in professional practice with the Doctor of Tropical Environmental Management [Research]. The research component comprises two-thirds of the program and takes the form of a supervised research and/or development project, culminating in the submission of a thesis that makes a significant contribution to public health. Your research topic: Applicants need to discuss their proposed research topic with an appropriate research advisor. JCU Doctor of Tropical Environmental Management [Research] graduates are internationally recognised as experts who discover valuable new knowledge in their field. Graduates pursue careers in tropical research, environmental management and conservation, and education. You could find employment as an academic or as an environmental scientist in industry, government or research organisations.

TOEFL

86+

IELTS

6.5+

PTE Academic

58+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

To be eligible for entry, applicants must have attained at least one of the following:
a) a Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class, Division A (Honours) in a degree program that included a total of at least a semester of supervised project work, the results of which contributed to the Honours grade;
b) a postgraduate qualification which included: (a) supervised research component(s) of at least one semester or equivalent and resulted in the production of output(s) graded at the equivalent of Distinction or better, and (b) at least one research methods subject;
c) a Research Masters degree, where at least two thirds of the degree consisted of a supervised research component and resulted in the production of a thesis or equivalent;
d) enrolment at this or another Australian university in a higher degree by research for the equivalent of at least 0.5 EFTSL with demonstrated satisfactory performance in the supervised research component(s);
e) a combination of qualifications, research training and experience, considered equivalent to the above by the Dean of the College to which the Candidate is applying, e.g., senior authorship of at least one peer-reviewed publication plus completion of an appropriate research methods subject.

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Jul

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

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A list of available scholarships around the world

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