PhDAgriculture

Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture

University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia

About this program

The Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Science lets candidates pursue research across the faculty's agricultural and environmental science strengths, submitting an 80,000 word thesis over three to four years. Research areas include agricultural systems, food security, and the management of carbon, water and the environment, within a faculty that attracts researchers and top science students from across Australia.
Candidates typically hold a strong academic background and seek to deepen their expertise in a research area. Graduates pursue careers across banking, policy, marketing, analysis, academia and industry.

Cost & duration

Duration4 yr
Tuition (international)A$58,200
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (W6)
PTE64 overall

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Admissions

To apply for a PhD, you need to demonstrate sufficient prior research experience and capability. In most cases, to be eligible to apply for a PhD you will have: a Bachelors degree with first class honours or; a Masters degree performed at a high academic standard, and which includes a substantial component of original research, or an equivalent qualification that demonstrates research experience, excellence and capability. These criteria constitute the minimum requirements for eligibility and do not guarantee admission. That remains at the discretion of the Associate Dean (Research Education) for a given Faculty. Inherent requirements In addition to the academic requirements set out in the Science Postgraduate Handbook , you may be required to satisfy a number of inherent requirements to complete this degree. Example of inherent requirement may include: confidential disclosure and registration of a disability that may hinder your performance in your degree; confidential disclosure of a pre-existing or current medical condition that may hinder your performance in your degree (e.g. heart disease, pace-maker, significant immune suppression, diabetes, vertigo,); ability to perform independently and/or with minimal supervision; ability to undertake certain physical tasks (e.g. heavy lifting); ability to undertake observatory, sensory and communication tasks; ability to spend time at remote sites (e.g. One Tree Island , Narrabri and Camden ); ability to work in confined spaces or at heights; ability to operate heavy machinery (e.g. farming equipment); hold or acquire an Australian driver’s licence; hold a current scuba diving license; hold a current Working with Children Check; meet initial and ongoing immunisation requirements (e.g. Q-Fever, Vaccinia virus, Hepatitis, etc.) You must consult with your nominated supervisor regarding any identified inherent requirements before completing your application. The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available degree only and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Handbooks Online and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents.

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