Doctor of Philosophy
Course Code 551AA
Course Information
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the University's major research qualification and is administered by the School of Graduate Studies. Candidates undertake a research program which is likely to make a significant and new contribution to their discipline. Supervision is normally through a supervisory panel with one principal supervisor. The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy signifies that the holder has undertaken a substantial piece of original research, which has been conducted and reported by the holder under proper academic supervision and in a research environment for a prescribed period.
Entry Requirements
The minimum requirement for admission to probationary candidature for Doctor of Philosophy is a four-year first class honours degree from an Australian university, or a qualification or combination of qualifications considered by the University's Research Higher Degree Committee to be equivalent including research experience.
Course Duration
Normally 3 years for full-time candidates and up to 6 years for part-time candidates. Throughout their candidature students are expected to attend the University one day per month in order to benefit from planning, conducting and writing up their research within a University community and environment.
Course Structure Completion of an 80,000 word thesis (maximum 100,000 words.)
Fees:
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Application Enquiries
Melbourne School of Graduate Research
Tel: +61 3 8344 8599
Email: grad-info@unimelb.edu.au
Web: www.gradstudies.unimelb.edu.au/index.html
Research and Graduate Studies Officer – Anne Marmo
School of Rural Health
PO Box 6500 , Shepparton VIC 3632
Tel: +61 3 5823 4553
Fax: +61 3 5823 4555
Email: amarmo@unimelb.edu.au
International Student Applications:
International Centre
Tel: +61 3 8344 4505
Fax: +61 3 9349 3204
Email: iss-info@unimelb.edu.au
http://www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/ipg/ipgapply.html