Study Doctor of Philosophy (Biology and Chemistry) at Deakin University in Australia, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Explore various theories surrounding political, social and contemporary issues in biological and chemical science through academically-supervised research.In this Doctor of Philosophy, you will deepen your knowledge on a chosen topic within the biology and chemistry field through independent, sustained and academically supervised research.With the guidance and supervision of our internationally recognised research staff in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, you will undertake research to develop an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in one or more discipline areas. By generating a substantial contribution to knowledge in your chosen area – in the form of a thesis of up to 50,000 words – you will become an expert in your field and advance your career prospects.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment

CRICOS

006262G

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

A$45,600.00 (US$ 30,051) per year

Student Services and Amenities Fee - 175 Full time (3 units or more) per Trimester (On campus)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

75 Pigdons Road,

Waurn Ponds,

Victoria,

3216, Geelong, Australia

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

A$45,600.00 (US$ 30,051) per year

Student Services and Amenities Fee - 175 Full time (3 units or more) per Trimester (On campus)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

75 Pigdons Road,

Waurn Ponds,

Victoria,

3216, Geelong, Australia

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Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for selection into a Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) degree, you are required to have completed either:

a research project in a related area including a thesis which is equivalent to at least 25% of a year's full-time study at Level 8 or 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework with achievement of a grade for the project equivalent to a Deakin grade of 70% or equivalent

a higher degree by research (HDR) in a related area

English Language Requirements:

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.