Overview
Through the completion of a PhD at the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney, students gain deeper understanding of a subject area and develop analytical, problem solving, communication and project management skills.
These skills are highly valued by prospective employers. PhD graduates may pursue careers in industry, academia and research organisations.
Career pathways
- The career prospects of a PhD graduate can transcend discipline area and even academia itself.
- You’ll find science PhDs in all industires – from banking to policy, to marketing and analysis. The possibilities are wide-ranging.
Programme Structure
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
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Applications are open all year round. Apply well in advance of your start date to allow for a timely response to your application and necessary arrangements.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Natural Sciences View 20 other PhDs in Natural Sciences in AustraliaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS code: 000722K
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.
Tuition Fee
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International
51000 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 51000 AUD per year during 36 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 AUD per year during 36 months.
- Tuition fees for domestic students are usually funded by the Australian Government through an Research Training Program (RTP) Tuition Fee Offset.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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