Study Doctor of Philosophy (Science) at University of Wollongong in Australia, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The research involved in producing a doctoral (PhD) dissertation involves a significant contribution to a field of knowledge.Each PhD candidate has two supervisors. We will ensure that a supervisor with appropriate expertise is allocated to a candidate at the time of application. You are encouraged to identify potential supervisors who match your area of research interest by visiting the UOW Scholars website. We also advise you make contact with a potential supervisor to discuss your project prior to applying for admission.Disciplinary areas available include Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography and Geology.You may be required to attend lectures in relevant topics from time to time throughout the program.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

CRICOS

087643A

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

A$44,064.00 (US$ 29,039) per year

OSHC (health insurance)-$483

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

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Wollongong Campus

Northfields Avenue,

Wollongong,

New South Wales,

2500, Illawarra, Australia

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

A$44,064.00 (US$ 29,039) per year

OSHC (health insurance)-$483

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

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Wollongong Campus

Northfields Avenue,

Wollongong,

New South Wales,

2500, Illawarra, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

An Honours degree at Class II, Division 1 or higher. A Research Masters with at least two-thirds of the degree comprising a thesis. A UOW Masters of Research with an equivalent average mark of 70+. A Coursework Masters with a substantial thesis and an equivalent average mark of 75+ or GPA 3.2 out of 4. Other forms of research experience may also be considered. Special Admissions Requirements - All applicants for research degrees must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should Commence with a statement detailing any previous research or project experience you have undertaken, including, if possible, a copy of the abstract of such work. Contain, in no more than one additional page, a clearly focussed research proposal for the study you would wish to undertake throughout your registration in the course. Conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course

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