Doctor of Philosophy (Science) (SU0.1.FST)

This Doctor of Philosophy program sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School. A minimum of three years and a maximum of four years (full-time equivalent), this degree is awarded on the basis of an externally examined thesis of approximately 100,000 words. A PhD is a transferrable qualification that has application (depending on the nature of the research) to government, industry, commerce and independent research centre employment.

To qualify for admission as a candidate to a Higher Degree by Research course, applicants must: possess a degree that is the equivalent to an AQF Bachelor degree with Honours with first class or second class, first division, for entry to a PhD or at least third class honours for entry to a Masters by Research, or possess a Masters degree with a relevant research component that is equivalent to a Masters degree from Federation University and an equivalent result as outlined above, or submit other evidence of relevant qualifications and experience, or research experience, to confirm that the applicant possesses a level of relevant research experience and capacity equivalent to an award in either point above, and satisfy such additional requirements for admission to a PhD candidature, if any, as may be prescribed by the Graduate Research School Board

English language proficiency

Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent; TOEFL iBT: 79-93 with minimums (Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21); Pearson (PTE): Overall 58 (no band less than 50); Cambridge-CAE: Overall 176 (no band less than 169).