Science

UTS course code: C02031
Testamur title: Doctor of Philosophy
Abbreviation: PhD
Course fee: see note (local); $8,250 per semester (international)

Mathematics

UTS course code: C02030
Testamur title: Doctor of Philosophy
Abbreviation: PhD
Course fee: see note (local); $8,250 per semester (international)

Hydrogeology and Groundwater Management

UTS course code: C02032
Testamur title: Doctor of Philosophy
Abbreviation: PhD
Course fee: see note (local); $8,250 per semester (international)

Note: Research degrees are offered on a sponsored, scholarship, faculty part-scholarship or full fee-paying basis. Students should contact the Faculty or the University Graduate School for further details. UTS Union and Students' Association fees are payable at enrolment.

Overview
Course duration
Course program
Assessment
Other information

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy program provides an opportunity for graduates to acquire high-level research skills and substantially deepen their knowledge in an area of science. Students work under the guidance of a supervisor who is a member of the full-time academic staff of the University.

Course duration

This program normally involves a period of six semesters, full-time, or nine semesters, part-time supervised original research.

Course program

Assessment

The degree is examined through presentation of a thesis. The award of this degree signifies that the recipient is capable of conducting independent research at an international standard. In the thesis, the Doctoral graduate must demonstrate all of the qualities required of a Master's degree student, and in addition provide evidence of the following:

• an original significant contribution to knowledge in the field of study
• capacity for critical thought, and
• capacity for independent work.

Other information

For more information contact:

Office of the Associate Dean (Research and Development)
telephone (02) 9514 2490
fax (02) 9514 1656
email science.research@uts.edu.au