Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The University of Melbourne has an established international reputation for quality research and research training. With an annual research expenditure of $469 million, the University of Melbourne is one of the largerst research organisations in Australia, after the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).
What is the PhD?
Independent and sustained research on a particular topic conducted under academic supervision. The research is expected to make a significant new contribution to the discipline. May contain limited coursework. Students produce an 80,000-word thesis, which is externally examined. [Find out more...]
Attributes of PhD graduates:
Completing a PhD will provide a wide range of advanced and transferable skills. [Find out more...]
What are the entry requirements for the PhD?
Four-year honours degree of high standard or a qualification and experience judged to be equivalent. Applicants are normally required to have completed a research project / component that accounts for at least 25% of their year's work at fourth year or at masters level. [Find out more...]
How do I apply?
There are five easy steps to applying for a PhD. [Find out more...]