Doctor of Philosophy - Agricultural Sciences (DR-PHILAGR)
Doctorate by ResearchYear: 2025 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
Contact
Current graduate researchers: science-gr@unimelb.edu.au
Future graduate researchers: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/
graduate/doctor-of-philosophy-agricultural-sciences/
Principal Coordinator
Craig Nitschke
Overview
| Award title | Doctor of Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Year & campus | 2025 — Parkville |
| CRICOS code | 056964G |
| Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
| Study level & type | Graduate Research |
| AQF level | 10 |
| Duration | 4 years full-time, or equivalent part-time |
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an internationally recognised qualification in which candidates undertake research on a specific topic. Candidates develop expert specialised research and analytical skills and communicate the outcomes of their research in a thesis and through oral presentation. To be awarded the degree, candidates must demonstrate systemic and critical understanding of a substantial and complex body of knowledge at the forefront of their discipline and make an original and significant contribution to knowledge.
The PhD prepares candidates for a range of careers where they can apply their research, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
The Doctor of Philosophy – Agricultural Sciences is offered by the School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences.
Links to further information
For future students: further information about the course and how to apply is on our Study with Us pages and Graduate Research in the Faculty of Science
For current candidates: further information is on the Graduate Research Hub
Last updated: 27 February 2025