Overview

Candidates of the PhD in Science from University of Sydney will complete the degree in three to four years during which time they will undertake research culminating in the submission of an 80,000 word thesis.

Graduate opportunities

Through the completion of a PhD, 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

Potential research areas include:

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)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Applications are open all year round.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Camperdown, Australia

Disciplines

Natural Sciences View 17 other PhDs in Natural Sciences in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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85

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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.

Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

55600 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 55600 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.

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Scholarships Information

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