Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Mathematical Sciences - Available from 01/01/2023 in Melbourne Australia | RMIT University
RMIT University
|
Melbourne Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
52,800
(c. USD37,239.84)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Become part of a vibrant research network collaborating with faculty members, fellow students, and organizational partners who have achieved recognition across diverse fields. You'll have opportunities to engage in university, college, and department initiatives tailored to your academic goals. This doctoral program offers flexible completion options including traditional thesis, publication-based thesis, or project-based pathways - applicants should consult potential advisors about these formats.
Graduates will be prepared for university faculty roles or high-level leadership positions in government agencies, scientific institutions, and corporate research facilities. This credential demonstrates advanced technical expertise and the capacity for autonomous, research-driven decision making.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission to a PhD program are:
A bachelor's degree requiring at least four (4) years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology subjects that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a distinction average in the final year. OR
A master's degree that includes a research component comprised of at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent) with an overall distinction average; OR
A master's degree without a research component with at least a high distinction average; OR
Evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training and Development or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program.
At RMIT a grade of distinction represents academic achievement of 70% or higher and a high distinction is 80% or higher.
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Tuition
AUD
52,800