Doctorate (PhD)
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agricultural Science helps you demonstrate academic leadership, increasing independence, creativity and innovation in your research work.
Make a significant and unique contribution
Write an 80,000 words thesis 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.
SPecialise in a key research area
Unearth groundbreaking study in areas including: soil and plant health, animal health, animal production and welfare, food sciences and agribusiness.
Learn more about the specific areas of research
Gain 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.
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.
COURSE STRUCTURE
You can find out more about the structure of the Doctor of Philosophy (Agricultural Sciences) here.
Whether you are advancing your current qualification or already working in the field, graduate study can improve your career progression and earning potential.
Applications for candidature are open on a rolling basis. There are two rounds for scholarship applications and the deadlines are 31 October (for commencement the following year) and 30 April (for commencement in the same calendar year).
If you are interested in applying for a Research Higher Degree please submit an expression of interest form so we can contact potential supervisors on your behalf.
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