Course Level
Doctor Degree (By Research)
CRICOS
001045A
Doctor of Philosophy - Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is offered in all faculties of the University of New South Wales and encourages initiative and originality in research. Candidates should make a significant contribution to knowledge in their field. This program involves a minimum of three years full-time study. Students undertake supervised research leading to the production of the thesis. The length of a doctoral thesis normally should not exceed 100,000 words of text and should be submitted for examination within 4 years of full-time study.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Kensington | Full-time - 3 years | N/A | N/A |
Structure
Students must complete 144 UOC when taken as a standalone program.
Entry requirements
- A candidate for the degree shall have been awarded an appropriate degree of Bachelor with Honours from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution at a level acceptable to the Research Committee of the appropriate Faculty.
- Candidates may be admitted to the PhD program after one years full-time enrolment in a Masters by Research program, with the approval of the Faculty Postgraduate Affairs Committee.
- In exceptional cases an applicant who submits evidence of such other academic and professional qualifications as may be approved by the Committee may be permitted to enrol for the degree.
Related Courses
Master of Science (Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics) by research
UNSW Sydney
Doctor of Philosophy (Medical, Molecular and Veterinary Sciences)
James Cook University (JCU)
