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Doctor of Philosophy for 2010
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Course overview
The PhD program in the Faculty of Science may be undertaken in the principal areas of research offered by the faculty, including applied sciences, biological sciences, chemistry, geosciences, geography and environmental science, mathematical sciences, meteorology and physics.
The thesis should offer a significant contribution to knowledge in the discipline concerned and demonstrate the student's capacity to carry out independent research. The length of the thesis may vary across disciplines, but should not normally exceed 100,000 words.
Major study area description
Duration, campus, fees and application information
Career outlook
Science graduates gain employment in genetic engineering, agricultural support and pharmaceutical science, banking and finance, environmental consulting, hospitals, medical institutes, mining, petroleum and engineering, research, and wine and food industries. Opportunities also exist in organisations including the Department of Sustainability and the Environment, CSIRO, the defence forces, road and water authorities, museums, local councils, education and the health sector. Depending on their areas of expertise, graduates can be employed as botanists, chemists, ecologists, astrophysicists, environment consultants, food scientists, palaeontologists, genetic engineers, marine biologists, materials scientists, medical scientists, metallurgists, molecular biologists, museum curators, nuclear physicists, financial analysts, communications specialists, forensic scientists, researchers, science journalists, geotechnical engineers, statisticians, teachers, and weather forecasters.
Duration, campus, fees and application information
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Attendance type
Note: requirements for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.
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- On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
- On-campus at Gippsland: full-time, part-time
- On-campus at Malaysia: full-time, part-time
- Off-campus: full-time, part-time
- Multi-modal at Clayton: full-time, part-time
- Multi-modal at Gippsland: full-time, part-time
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- On-campus at Clayton: full-time
- On-campus at Gippsland: full-time
- On-campus at Malaysia: full-time
- Off-campus: full-time, part-time
- Multi-modal at Clayton: full-time
- Multi-modal at Gippsland: full-time
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Intakes
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First semester, second semester
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First semester, second semester
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Course Content
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2010 University handbook entry for this course
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2010 University handbook entry for this course
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Duration
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4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
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4 years
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually.
Note: Fees for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.
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Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.
Research Training Scheme (RTS)
RTS places are available to Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens.
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International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$28,900 AUD
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How to apply
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Entry requirements and applications - domestic students
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Entry requirements and applications - international students
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CRICOS code
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Not applicable
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003925G
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Monash course code
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0057
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0057
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Faculty
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Faculty of Science
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Faculty of Science
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Contact
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Graduate Studies Officer
Faculty of Science, Monash University, Victoria 3800,
Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9905 9052 or +61 3 9905 2079
Fax: +61 3 9905 1450
Email: graduate.studies@sci.monash.edu.au
Web: http://www.sci.monash.edu.au/postgrad
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Graduate Studies Officer
Faculty of Science, Monash University, Victoria 3800,
Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9905 9052 or +61 3 9905 2079
Fax: +61 3 9905 1450
Email: graduate.studies@sci.monash.edu.au
Web: http://www.sci.monash.edu.au/postgrad
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