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Science, Technology And Engineering (Doctor Of Philosophy)

This course information is for local students only

Year

2012

Award

Doctor of Philosophy

Length

4 years

Campuses

Melbourne, Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga

Course description

Areas of study available in this doctoral program include: agricultural science; behavioural science and psychology; biochemistry; botany; chemistry; civil engineering; computer science and computer engineering; electronic engineering; environmental management and ecology; genetics; information; mathematics; microbiology; pharmacy; physics; psychology; statistical science; and zoology.

Subject details

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

24 230

Scholarships

A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates

Selection

IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or

TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or

TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or

TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or

Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or

Approved equivalent.

Academic entry requirements

Candidates who hold first-class or upper second-class Honours degrees may be admitted directly to the PhD program. Others will normally be required to enrol initially in a research Master's program and transfer to a PhD program when they have demonstrated their capacity for independent research at a suitable level.

Semester starts

Anytime

Additional information

Please note:

Botany, computer science and statistical science are only offered at the Melbourne campus.

Pharmacy is offered only at the Bendigo campus.

Professional recognition

Depending on the specific studies chosen, accreditation with a relevant science professional association is possible.