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.
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 $16,500 gross per annum.
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