Overview

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.
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.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Applications for research degrees without scholarship may be made at any time. Commencement of research degrees is not confined to Deakin's trimesters.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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79

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Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Geelong, Australia

Disciplines

Chemistry Biology View 7 other PhDs in Chemistry in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

43800 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43800 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 AUD per year during 36 months.

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 for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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