Research programs
Doctor of Philosophy
The Faculty has an outstanding record of research achievement, and a wide variety of research interests. Staff have a proud history of successful partnering programs with business and other research organisations both locally and abroad, achieving valuable research and consultancy outcomes, producing work-ready graduates, and negotiating high quality industry placements. Research may be undertaken in any of the disciplines in the Faculty. The main areas of research are as follows:
- agricultural science
- behavioural science and psychology
- biochemistry
- botany
- chemistry
- civil engineering
- computer science and computer engineering
- electronic engineering
- environmental management and ecology
- genetics
- information systems
- mathematics
- microbiology
- physics
- psychology
- statistical science
- zoology.
For specific information regarding research of interest, it will be necessary to contact the particular departments involved.
Admission to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) normally requires a first class or upper second class Honours degree or a recognised Masters degree. Both must have included a research dissertation as part of the course requirements. In order to apply for a PhD scholarship, students need a good first class Honours degree.
This is an advanced research degree and is assessed by thesis alone. It is available on a full-time or part-time study basis. The PhD is awarded following examination of a thesis reporting original research work, carried out under supervision over a candidacy of at least three years. The Higher Degrees Committee may approve specified coursework being undertaken during candidature where it aids the candidate’s research progress.