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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Science)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Science)

Be part of a proud tradition of research excellence.

This PhD program consists of an extensive, independent research project in your discipline of choice, supported by a minimum of two academic supervisors throughout your candidature. Your study will result in a research thesis of 100,000 words, which makes a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on your chosen topic.

Monash scientists are consistently setting new standards that influence technological developments, contribute to improvements in health and social well-being, support environmental sustainability, and result in advances in industrial practices.

By undertaking a PhD in Science, you’ll become a member of a dynamic community of scholars committed to innovation and discovery and contribute to the advancement of knowledge within your area of expertise in a stimulating, supportive and professional environment. You’ll have access to internationally renowned research centres and develop connections with local industry and government.

Duration

3-4 years (full-time) or 6-8 years (part-time)

Type

Research

Intake

Throughout the year (subject to availability of supervision)

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.

 

Career Paths

Monash Science PhD graduates are highly employable, with many pursuing careers in academia and industry around the world. You’ll find employment in:

  • genetic engineering

  • agricultural support

  • pharmaceutical science

  • banking and finance

  • environmental consulting

  • hospitals and medical institutes

  • research

  • food industries.

Entry Requirements

To apply for the Doctor of Philosophy, you must have completed at least one of the following:

  • A bachelor’s degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant field, and 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, examiner’s 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.