Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Geelong, Australia
Offered at multiple locations, but you can enroll in only one. Apply to your chosen location.
Disciplines
Chemistry, Biology
About the program
In this Doctor of Philosophy in Biology and Chemistry, you will deepen your knowledge on a chosen topic within the biology and chemistry field through independent, sustained and academically supervised research.
With the guidance and supervision of our internationally recognised research staff in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment at Deakin University, you will undertake research to develop an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in one or more discipline areas.
By generating a substantial contribution to knowledge in your chosen area – in the form of a thesis of up to 50,000 words – you will become an expert in your field and advance your career prospects.
Programme Structure
Learning outcomes include:
- Demonstrate systematic and critical understanding in one or more specialist fields or discipline areas by planning and generating a substantial and original contribution that advances scholarship or professional practice.
- Demonstrate autonomy, authoritative judgement, adaptability, leadership, initiative, resilience and responsibility as an expert and leading practitioner or scholar.
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS code: 006262G Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
To be considered for selection into a Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) degree, you are required to have completed either:
- a research project in a related area including a thesis which is equivalent to at least 25% of a year's full-time study at Level 8 or 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework with achievement of a grade for the project equivalent to a Deakin grade of 70% or equivalent
- a higher degree by research (HDR) in a related area
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 45,600 AUD / year
- Domestic (citizens or residents): Free
If you're an Australian citizen or permanent visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen, you won't need to pay tuition fees for your research degree.
Living costs — Melbourne, Australia
1,501-2,659 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Biology and Chemistry.
