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Doctor of Science Doctor of Science

Location

Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Subject Ranking

# 251-300QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

La Trobe University's Doctor of Science degree is the highest qualification awarded by the University in the fields of:

  • Health
  • IT and Engineering
  • Science

The Doctor of Science is an advanced research qualification above the requirements of a doctoral degree, recognising our eminent scholars who have made internationally recognised, substantial, original and distinguished contributions to knowledge during their career.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

La Trobe University's Doctor of Science degree is the highest qualification awarded by the University in the fields of:

  • Health
  • IT and Engineering
  • Science

The Doctor of Science is an advanced research qualification above the requirements of a doctoral degree, recognising our eminent scholars who have made internationally recognised, substantial, original and distinguished contributions to knowledge during their career.

Admission Requirements

This course is not available to international students at the Melbourne campus in 2026.


Selection criteria

In order to be eligible for nomination for the Doctor of Science you must have a body of work that is an internationally recognised, significant and sustained original contribution to knowledge in one or more branches of learning and be either:
  • A graduate of La Trobe University;
  • Have been a salaried member of the academic staff of the University for at least 5 years;
  • Have graduated from another educational institution and have demonstrated a substantial contribution to research at La Trobe University as an adjunct or honorary member of staff for at least five years.

Following nomination, an application is made to the Higher Doctorates Committee which has the responsibility for recommending admission into the degree to the Chair of the Research and Graduate Studies Committee, a sub-committee of Academic Board.

In order to be considered for admittance into the Doctor of Science you must provide:
  • A detailed curriculum vitae and evidence of eligibility for admission;
  • A summary of your broad field of research;
  • A description of your achievements, including the extent to which your work contributed to the advancement of knowledge;
  • A summary of the academic significance and impact of the material to be submitted for the degree and how it provides evidence of your achievements.

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