PhDAgriculture
Doctor of Philosophy - Agricultural Sciences
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Sciences at the University of Melbourne requires an 80,000 word thesis under academic supervision, examining a specific problem across soil and plant health, animal health, animal production and welfare, food sciences or agribusiness. Candidates access specialist support including lectures, seminars, writing bootcamps and workshops while making a significant, original contribution to their field.
Melbourne is ranked third in Australia for agriculture and forestry. A PhD is an essential qualification for a research career in agricultural science, with graduates moving into postdoctoral research, academia and industry.
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