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OpenDoctoral degreeNatural and Physical Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

ProviderThe University of Melbourne
Course code: SIA-201059UniversityStudy area: Natural and Physical SciencesCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Join one of our world-renowned research groups, work with state-of-the-art equipment, and soak up all the professional development opportunities and international connections that come with studying at Australias leading university. With many research disciplines to choose from (Ecosystem Sciences, BioSciences, Chemistry, Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics and Physics), and more than 500 academic researchers to work with, you are sure to find a team and a PhD project that will suit you.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

A 4-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, including a substantial research component (equivalent to at least 25 per cent of 1 year of full-time study), with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 75 per cent in your final year subjects or equivalent, or a masters degree in a relevant discipline, including a substantial research component (equivalent to at least 25 per cent of 1 year of full-time study), with a WAM of at least 75 per cent or equivalent, or a qualification and professional experience considered to be equivalent.

English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelMaster degree
Offer fieldsAccounting and Finance
1
MalaysiaBachelor background
Master of Management (Accounting and Finance)Master degree · Accounting and Finance · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.26/4.0strong band · approx. top 15-20%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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