Brisbane,
QLD,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD - Agriculture and Food Science in Brisbane Australia | The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland
|
Brisbane Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
48,040
(c. USD33,721.82)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a globally recognized postgraduate research degree designed to cultivate independent researchers.
Working with a supervisory panel, you'll conduct original research, compose an 80,000-word dissertation, and defend it in an oral examination.
This full-time program typically spans 3-4 years, during which you'll acquire specialized research expertise in your discipline.
The doctoral dissertation represents a significant scholarly work that advances knowledge in your research area, potentially incorporating alternative formats.
Applicants require substantial academic preparation and must often provide a research proposal with supporting documentation. Annually, approximately 1,000 doctoral students enroll at UQ to pursue diverse research projects.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Master of Philosophy (or another research master’s degree); or
Bachelor’s degree from an approved university with at least honours class IIA or equivalent; or
Coursework master’s degree with an overall grade point average of 5.65 on the 7-point UQ scale which includes relevant research experience, approved by the dean; or
Postgraduate degree (at least one year full-time or equivalent) with an overall grade point average of 5 on the 7-point UQ scale, together with demonstrated research experience equivalent to honours class IIA will be considered on a case-by-case basis; or
Bachelor’s degree plus at least 2 years of relevant research experience, including research publications.
IELTS (all other disciplines) - 6.5, 6.0 in every sub-band
TOEFL (paper-based) 570 5.0 in TWE (written), and 54 in reading & listening
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
Tuition
AUD
48,040