Doctor of Philosophy (Science) 48 months PHD Program By The University of Sydney |Top Universities
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Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

55,600 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the Faculty of Science will allow you to pursue research from the many fields in which the faculty has expertise. Candidates will complete the degree in three to four years during which time they will undertake research culminating in the submission of an 80,000 word thesis. From 2021, Higher Degree by Research students will be required to complete some coursework as part of their candidature. Students will have access to a range of specialist units of study relevant for research students. 
PhD candidates in the Faculty of Science may undertake research in the following areas:

    • Chemistry (including medicinal chemistry and drug discovery)
    • Geosciences (including geology, geography, geology, marine science and environment)
    • History and Philosophy of Science
    • Life and Environmental Sciences (including agriculture, animal science, biology, biochemistry, microbiology and plant science)
    • Mathematics & Statistics (including pure and applied mathematics)
    • Physics (including astronomy and data science)
    • Psychology
    • Veterinary Science

    Program overview

    Main Subject

    Chemistry

    Degree

    PhD

    Study Level

    PHD

    Study Mode

    On Campus

    The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the Faculty of Science will allow you to pursue research from the many fields in which the faculty has expertise. Candidates will complete the degree in three to four years during which time they will undertake research culminating in the submission of an 80,000 word thesis. From 2021, Higher Degree by Research students will be required to complete some coursework as part of their candidature. Students will have access to a range of specialist units of study relevant for research students. 
    PhD candidates in the Faculty of Science may undertake research in the following areas:

      • Chemistry (including medicinal chemistry and drug discovery)
      • Geosciences (including geology, geography, geology, marine science and environment)
      • History and Philosophy of Science
      • Life and Environmental Sciences (including agriculture, animal science, biology, biochemistry, microbiology and plant science)
      • Mathematics & Statistics (including pure and applied mathematics)
      • Physics (including astronomy and data science)
      • Psychology
      • Veterinary Science

      Admission Requirements

      5+
      85+
      61+
      6.5+

      Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply in plenty of time, and even before completion of their current qualifying degree. In these circumstances, referee reports are essential as part of the application for admission.

      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 or upper second 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 (HDR) for a given Faculty.

      4 Years
      Jan
      Mar

      • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
      • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

      Tuition Fee

      Domestic Students

      -
      -

      International Students

      55,600 AUD
      -

      Scholarships

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