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, they are strongly encouraged to discuss their
research interests with senior research staff to ensure appropriate facilities,
equipment and services are available and to obtain guidance on suitable
topics.
Applications for entry to the PhD program must be submitted to the associate
dean (graduate studies) by 31 October of the year prior to their proposed
commencement of studies. Application documentation must include a transcript of
their academic record, official syllabi of undergraduate units undertaken, the
names of two academic referees, an indication of the research area of interest
and any other requirements set by the Monash Research Graduate School. Studies
for the PhD degree normally commence in March of each year and continue for at
least three years.
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