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A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Science will lead you to make a new and original contribution to your chosen scientific specialisation. The PhD is a program of specialist expert knowledge which will open doors to academic, research and professional roles nationally and internationally. 

Entry requirements 

The minimum entry requirement for admission to a PhD includes: 

• an appropriate ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ bachelor degree with upper second-class honours; or 
• a completed Masters by Research from ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ with a substantial research component and demonstrated capacity for timely completion of a high-quality research thesis; or 
• an equivalent qualification from a tertiary institution as determined by the Faculty Higher Degree Committee (HDC). 

The minimum requirement for a ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ scholarship with admission to a PhD include: 

• a four-year bachelor degree with honours class from an Australian institution or equivalent research qualification experience -this qualification must be awarded in a field relevant to the proposed area of research. 
  

English requirements  

All applicants must provide evidence that their English language ability meets the minimum requirements for admission: ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ English Language Requirements.

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Domestic students: The Australian Government's Research Training Scheme (RTS) provides Commonwealth-funded higher degree by research (HDR) candidates with an exemption from tuition fees for the duration of their PhD by research for a maximum period of four years' full-time equivalent study. Domestic students are liable for the ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Student Services Amenities Fee. 

International students: Full details can be found on the GRS Fees and Costs page for International Postgraduate Research Candidates. Note that international students are exempt from the ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Student Services Amenities Fee. 

Scholarship opportunities

We assist postgraduate researchers with a range of prestigious scholarships with annual stipends, living allowances, tuition fee costs, travel scholarships and supplements. Our scholarships support both current and new postgraduate research candidates.