The University of Newcastle is a research-intensive university with a vibrant and progressive research culture. As a University of Newcastle graduate researcher you will be part of a dynamic community committed to making significant contributions to knowledge that impact our world.

You will demonstrate the capacity to conduct research independently with a high level of originality and quality. You should uncover new knowledge, either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative re-interpretation of known data and established ideas.

Students in the School of Environmental and Life Sciences are taught by top academics and use world-class facilities while earning their qualifications. We also have strong connections to industry, which students can access through field trips and career-ready placements.

Study Area:

• Biodiversity and conservation
• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Climate science
• Coastal and marine science
• Development studies
• Earth Sciences
• Environmental management
• Food science and human nutrition
• Human and physical geography
• Hydrology and water resource management
• Sustainability
• STEM

Our research strengths;

• Biological sciences
• Chemistry
• Earth sciences
• Environmental science and management
• Exercise and sports science
• Food and human nutrition
• Geography and environmental studies
• Marine science
• Sustainable resource management

An applicant for admission to candidature for a Doctoral Degree (Research) shall: i) have satisfied all of the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor with Honours Class 1 or Ho

TOEFL paper-based test score of 550; TOEFL internet based score of 79; IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5; PTE GSE score of 58; Cambridge English: Advanced score of 58.