PhD
Doctor of Philosophy - Science
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Doctor of Philosophy (Science) at the University of Melbourne lets candidates join one of the University's world-renowned research groups across agriculture, biosciences, chemistry, geography, mathematics, physics and veterinary science, working with more than 500 academic researchers. Candidates complete an 80,000-word thesis over 3.5 years full-time, with regular progress reviews and the option of joint PhD opportunities with partner institutions.
A PhD is an essential qualification for a research career in science and a ticket to international research opportunities. Graduates move into postdoctoral research, academia and industry roles.
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