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Doctor of Philosophy (Agricultural Sciences)

ProviderThe University of Melbourne
Course code: SIA-201051UniversityStudy area: Agriculture, Environmental and Related StudiesCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agricultural Science helps you demonstrate academic leadership, increasing independence, creativity and innovation in your research work. Write an 80,000 words thesis under academic supervision, which examines a specific problem, issue or topic. You will make a significant and original contribution to an existing area of knowledge in your field of study.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

A 4-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, including a substantial research component (equivalent to at least 25 per cent of 1 year of full-time study), with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 75 per cent in your final year subjects or equivalent,

  • A masters degree in a relevant discipline, including a substantial research component (equivalent to at least 25 per cent of 1 year of full-time study), with a WAM of at least 75 per cent or equivalent,
  • A qualification and professional experience considered to be equivalent.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelMaster degree
Offer fieldsAccounting and Finance
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MalaysiaBachelor background
Master of Management (Accounting and Finance)Master degree · Accounting and Finance · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.26/4.0strong band · approx. top 15-20%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

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References

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Official course pagestudy.unimelb.edu.auTuition fee sourcestudiesinaustralia.comStawell Scholarshipsearch.studyaustralia.gov.auWarren Clark Agricultural Research Scholarshipsearch.studyaustralia.gov.auAustralian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) Centennial Prizesearch.studyaustralia.gov.auFMAA First Year High Achiever Awardsearch.studyaustralia.gov.auAchieva course data JSONAchieva course information