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PhD in Science
About
With the assistance of at least two academic supervisors during your doctoral candidature, you will carry out independent research on a large project in your field of study as part of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program. Scientists at Monash are constantly establishing new benchmarks that impact technical advancements, enhance social and health well-being, promote environmental sustainability, and lead to improvements in industrial processes. In a fascinating, encouraging, and professional setting, pursuing a PhD in science will allow you to contribute to the growth of knowledge in your field and join a vibrant community of researchers dedicated to innovation and discovery. In addition to building relationships with local businesses and government, you will have access to globally recognised research facilities.
Key facts
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree (PhD) |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Tuition (Local students) | B$ 42,730 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | B$ 48,398 |
Subjects
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Applied, Pure Sciences
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Applied Science
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Life Sciences
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Other Sciences
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Pure Science
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | B$ 42,730 | B$ 48,398 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | B$ 42,730 | B$ 48,398 |
| Estimated cost per year | B$ 14,243 | B$ 16,132 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have completed at least one of the following:
- A bachelor’s degree requires at least four years of full-time study in a relevant field, which normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field.
- A course leading to a level rated by the University as equivalent to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field.
- A master’s degree that entails work, normally including a significant research component, including at least 25% of one full-time equivalent year of work, including a thesis. It is normally expected that a grade of Honours 2A has been obtained for the research thesis or project. Where ungraded, examiners' reports will be taken into account.
- Have qualifications which in the opinion of the Graduate Research Committee and Monash Graduate Research Office are deemed equivalent.
English Language Requirements:
- IELTS/IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic Only):
- 6.5 overall (no band less than 6.0)
- TOEFL (paper-based):
- 550 + TWE 4.5
- TOEFL (internet-based):
- 79 + Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21
- Pearson Test of Academic English:
- 58 + communicative score 50
- C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English):
- 176 + no skill below 169
Curriculum
Areas of Research:
- Biodiversity and conservation
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Food science and technology
- Genetics, genomics and bioinformatics
- Infectious diseases
- Medical bioscience
- Microbiology
- Natural products and drug discovery
- Tropical and environmental biology