Doctor of Philosophy (Science)
Doctor of Philosophy (Science)
Undertake a PhD in Biological Sciences at Flinders Delve into the intricacies of life: past, present or future Explore how kangaroos evolved and why some of their ancestors became extinct. Work to restore endangered native fish species from the Murray-Darling Basin. Find novel antibiotics to combat multi-drug resistance microbes. Make…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Undertake a PhD in Biological Sciences at Flinders
Delve into the intricacies of life: past, present or future
- Explore how kangaroos evolved and why some of their ancestors became extinct.
- Work to restore endangered native fish species from the Murray-Darling Basin.
- Find novel antibiotics to combat multi-drug resistance microbes.
- Make crop plants that are more resilient to the effects of climate change.
- Develop new DNA based technology to detect and prosecute criminals.
Undertake a Biological Sciences research-based higher degree at Flinders, and you’ll have the opportunity to explore some of the biggest unanswered questions of our time.
PhD opportunities
With the guidance of an expert supervisor, take the opportunity to leverage Flinders’ extensive industry and government connections.
Your chosen research area is flexible, and ultimately agreed between you and your supervisor. Areas of focus could include:
- Animal Behaviour
- Aquaculture
- Biodiversity and Conservation
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Environmental Health
- Forensic Science
- Marine Biology
- Molecular Biosciences
- Palaeontology
- Plant Biotechnology
Or another area of interest in consultation with your supervisor.
Breathe life into your career, immerse yourself in a field you’re passionate about, and positively impact the future with a PhD in Biological Sciences.
REQUIREMENTS
To be accepted for enrolment in a Doctor of Philosophy candidature, an applicant must:
Have at least one of the following Australian qualifications (which must include studies relevant to the proposed field of research), or the equivalent qualification as approved by the relevant authorized delegate:
- A Bachelors degree with Honours class 1 or 2A
- A Graduate Diploma or Masters degree by coursework with a research component of at least 18 units, with an average grade of Distinction or better in the research component
- A Masters by Research degree
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.5 Writing, 6.0 Reading, 6.0 Listening; TOEFL iBT: 80 Overall with 18 Speaking, 22 Writing, 18 Reading, 18 Listening; Pearson PTE Academic: 58 Overall with 58 Speaking, 50 Writing, 50 Reading, 50 Listening; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 176 Overall with 169 Speaking, 169 Writing, 169 Reading, 169 Listening; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 105-110
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world (*THE World University Rankings 2023 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities), Flinders University is everything a modern university should be – progressive, student-focused, and career-minded.It is home to over 26,000 students, with 5,300 international students from more than 90 countries, and offers globally recognised and industry-accredited qualifications. The university enjoys a high level of industry connections with global leaders enabling its students to take up practical placements and graduate job-ready on completion of study.
