1999 Pharmacy Handbook - Doctor of Philosophy

Doctor of Philosophy

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded to students who successfully complete three years of full-time study (six semesters) after having completed an honours degree or its equivalent. Suitable masters degree students may transfer to PhD studies, having completed or partially completed a masters degree.
To be eligible to enter the PhD program students normally are expected to have obtained excellent grades in their previous studies and their qualifications must be recognised by the college.
Students are not precluded from nominating the area in which they wish to pursue their studies. However, this is often conditional upon the availability of materials, equipment and supervisors. Often a student is well advised to place the final choice of area in the hands of the Graduate Studies Committee.
Persons wishing to enter the Doctor of Philosophy program are requested to apply in writing to the associate dean (graduate studies) by 31 October of the year prior to their proposed commencement of studies, and to forward a transcript of their academic record, official syllabi of undergraduate subjects undertaken, the names of two academic referees, and an indication of the area in which they wish to undertake research. Studies for the PhD degree normally commence in March of each year, and continue for at least three years (six semesters).
Each full-time student is eligible to apply for an Australian Postgraduate Award, a Monash Graduate Scholarship or a research scholarship offered through the college. The first award is restricted to Australian citizens, or candidates with permanent resident status. The awards provide a scholarship of approximately $15,000 gross per annum.