Overview
Your Physics research at Australian National University will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.
Our students have access to unique facilities and work with world-class experts in a variety of fields.
Employment Opportunities
- Graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy degree have a wide range of career opportunities in addition to academia.
- Our graduates find employment nationally and internationally in government, start-ups, and industry across many sectors of the economy.
- They work as researchers, analysts, consultants, software developers and as managers and executives.
Learning Outcomes
- critically analyse, synthesise and evaluate complex information in a specific area of the discipline relevant to their research;
- formulate a research plan and undertake independent research to address specific research questions that make a substantial contribution to knowledge;
- ensure that research is carried out with integrity and actively promote responsible conduct of research;
- develop, adapt and implement research methodologies relevant to their research questions;
- demonstrate expert technical and/or specialist skills relevant to their research focus;
- communicate effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences in both written and oral form;
- demonstrate appropriate collegial and professional behaviour, and safe working practices as required by their specific research focus.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
The Doctor of Philosophy requires completion of a research project that demonstrates a significant and original contribution to knowledge in the field of study. This includes the submission and successful examination of a thesis of up to 100,000 words.
- Completion of a standard program for a Doctor of Philosophy requires a minimum of 96 units and a maximum of 192 units of enrolment in the research component.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
You can apply at any time of the year – but if you would like to be considered for a scholarship, you will need to send your application within the scholarship’
Language
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Credits
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Disciplines
Physics View 8 other PhDs in Physics in AustraliaAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS CODE: 048379B
- Present a relevant Bachelor Honours degree or international equivalent: With a minimum grade of Second Class Honours – Upper (H2A); or an equivalent combination of qualifications, research publications and/or professional experience related to the field of study.
- A detailed research proposal outlining your intended research, (applicants should seek guidance from the potential supervisor regarding length and content);
- Original evidence of all relevant academic qualifications and graduation documentation (with English translation as appropriate);
- An up-to-date CV including academic qualifications, work experience and research publications;
- At least two academic referee reports.
Tuition Fee
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International
50760 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 50760 AUD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Canberra
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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