The Doctor of Philosophy in Science requires individual research in a specialised area. Research degrees are essentially lengthy self-directed, supervised study programs.

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is a research degree awarded for a thesis considered to be a substantially original contribution to the subject concerned. Some coursework may be required (mainly in the form of seminars) but in no case is it a major component. Applicants should normally hold a masters degree or a bachelors degree with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification from another university or institution. The masters degree may be a research masters or a coursework masters which contains a project or thesis component equivalent to half a semester's load. With permission from the Dean, additional training (coursework) may be undertaken either prior to commencement of candidature or during the first semester of candidature. This coursework may be general research preparation or discipline-specific.

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On campus attendance pattern

Full time

Course level

PhD (Research)