Doctor of Philosophy
Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
Monash University is committed to providing graduate research education of the highest quality in a stimulating, supportive and professional environment. By undertaking a PhD in Science, you will become a member of a dynamic community of scholars committed to innovation and discovery and contribute to the advancement of knowledge within your area of expertise. Monash Science PhD graduates are highly employable, with many pursuing careers in academia and industry around the world. A PhD in Science enables you to complete an extensive, independent research project on an agreed chosen topic, supported by at least two expert academic supervisors. A range of staff and services will be available to support you throughout your degree to enable you to be job-ready and make an impact in academia, industry, government or the wider community. Your study will result in a research thesis or alternative approved output, which makes a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on your chosen topic.
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree
- AQF 10
- Campus
- Clayton
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 003925G
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Course overview
Monash University is committed to providing graduate research education of the highest quality in a stimulating, supportive and professional environment. By undertaking a PhD in Science, you will become a member of a dynamic community of scholars committed to innovation and discovery and contribute to the advancement of knowledge within your area of expertise. Monash Science PhD graduates are highly employable, with many pursuing careers in academia and industry around the world. A PhD in Science enables you to complete an extensive, independent research project on an agreed chosen topic, supported by at least two expert academic supervisors. A range of staff and services will be available to support you throughout your degree to enable you to be job-ready and make an impact in academia, industry, government or the wider community. Your study will result in a research thesis or alternative approved output, which makes a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on your chosen topic.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Monash University – Home University All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study. Detailed information on the admission criteria for Monash graduate research courses is available here. If Monash is to be your host institution, please speak with your preferred home institution about their application process. 2. All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue their proposed course of study. Detailed information on the admission criteria for Monash graduate research courses is available here. 3. All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study. Detailed information on the admission criteria for Monash graduate research courses is available here. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. Monash University – Home University All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study. Detailed information on the admission criteria for Monash graduate research courses is available here. If Monash is to be your host institution, please speak with your preferred home institution about their application process. 2. All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue their proposed course of study. Detailed information on the admission criteria for Monash graduate research courses is available here. 3. All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study. Detailed information on the admission criteria for Monash graduate research courses is available here.
Additional entry requirement
Relevant discipline and research component; H2A-equivalent standard for doctoral entry or H2B/65+ for research master's entry; faculty-specific criteria; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Other | — | — | $63,104per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Clayton | — | — | $63,104per year | International students |
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Other | — | — | $63,104per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Other | — | — | $63,104per year | International students |
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Clayton | — | — | $63,104per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Clayton | — | — | $63,104per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Other
VIC
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Doctor of Philosophymonash.edu
- Monash Universitymonash.edu
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- 2027 International Undergraduate Course GuideOfficial source
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- Monash English language requirementsOfficial source
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- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source
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