Duration
4 years full time / 8 years part time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake
Flexible
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Fees
Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) places available
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Course structure
Overview
Make a significant and original contribution
By writing a sustained thesis of approximately 80,000 words under academic supervision, which examines a specific problem, issue or topic, you’ll make a significant and original contribution to an existing area of knowledge in your field of study.
Specialist support
While researching for your thesis, you will be able to access specialist support for graduate research degree students, including lectures and seminars, writing boot camps and workshops.
Demonstrate a significant command of knowledge in your chosen field
Undertake a substantial piece of original research, under academic supervision. Your PhD thesis will demonstrate authority in your chosen field and evidence of command of knowledge.
Communicate your findings effectively
Show your ability to communicate research findings effectively in the professional arena and in an international context.
Intended learning outcomes
Intended learning outcomes can be found on the Career Outcomes page.
Assessment
Award of the degree is based on examination of the thesis and an oral deliberation (viva).
You can find out more about the structure and assessment of the Doctor of Philosophy (Agricultural Sciences) in Handbook.