Course Level
Doctor Degree (By Research)
CRICOS
056958E
Doctor of Philosophy - Science
Join one of our world-renowned research groups, work with state-of-the-art equipment, and soak up all the professional development opportunities and international connections that come with studying at Australias leading university. With many research disciplines to choose from (Ecosystem Sciences, BioSciences, Chemistry, Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics and Physics), and more than 500 academic researchers to work with, youre sure to find a team and a PhD project that will suit you.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Parkville | Full-time - 4 years Part-time - 8 years | N/A | N/A |
Structure
Typically taken over 3.5 years full time (part time available), youll be working independently on an innovative research project that results in an 80,000-word thesis, which will make a distinct contribution to knowledge in your field.
Subjects
- BioSciences
- Chemistry
- Ecosystem and Forest Sciences
- Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics
Entry requirements
- A 4-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, including a substantial research component (equivalent to at least 25 per cent of 1 year of full-time study), with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 75 per cent in your final year subjects or equivalent, or a masters degree in a relevant discipline, including a substantial research component (equivalent to at least 25 per cent of 1 year of full-time study), with a WAM of at least 75 per cent or equivalent, or a qualification and professional experience considered to be equivalent.