Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Further information
You can undertake a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in any area of science.
A PhD is a program of independent, supervised research assessed solely on the basis of a thesis that is examined externally.
A doctoral thesis must be a substantial and original contribution to knowledge of the subject with which it deals.
Benefits
The Faculty offers many benefits to postgraduate researchers. Depending on the School you enrol in, these may include:
- up to $2500 in operational costs
- up to $500 travel support to attend conferences
- up to $1500 towards the purchase of a personal computer
- fully funded off-campus workshops and retreats
Thesis topics
If you are interested in a science thesis, but not sure about the subject, you may find it helpful to look at the main research areas of our Schools, which include names of potential supervisors:
- School of Agricultural and Resource Economics
- School of Animal Biology
- School of Earth and Environment
- School of Plant Biology
Alternatively please contact , Faculty Administrative Officer (Postgraduate), telephone (+61 8) 6488 1644, or use the online form below:
