Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00126G
The PhD comprises an independent, supervised research project mutually agreed upon by a student, supervisor, head of school and the Board of the Graduate Research School. It may be undertaken in any school in the University. The PhD requires the development and implementation of a rigorous research plan, based on a comprehensive understanding of the relevant literature and the need for answers to questions posed in that literature or as the result of a new theory. The thesis demonstrates a students ability to document and interpret results, formulate theories and discuss the results in light of the current literature to a high level of competence. Each students PhD experience is different because each student undertakes a unique course tailored to their interests and needs. All students undertake research that is assessed in the form of a thesis. Students may also undertake taught courses, industry placements and other developmental activities. Many students choose to spend part of their candidature undertaking research interstate or overseas.
Structure
003310F - Human & Behavioural003311E - Science (Paramedical)003312D - Science (Physical and Biological)003314B - Computer Science003316M - Laws003317K - Engineering003318J - Education003319G - Economics & Commerce003320D - Arts003321C - Architecture013797F - Science (Geology and Physical Geography)024816F - Agriculture (Agricultural Economics, Plant & Soil Sciences)024818D - Agriculture (Animal Science)037146K - Dentistry (Public Health)037147J - Dentistry (Biological Sciences)037148G - Dentistry (Paraclinical Sciences)037149G - Dentistry (Clinical)037157G - Medicine (Public Health)037158F - Medicine (Biological Sciences)037159E - Medicine (Paraclinical Sciences)037160A - Medicine (Clinical)055301K - Mathematics058936F - Human and Social Geography
Standard entry requirements
- To be accepted an applicant must demonstrate that they have sufficient background and experience in independent supervised research to successfully complete a PhD. The normal requirement is for a bachelors degree with at least upper second class honours in an appropriate discipline. However, applications are also considered from
- Graduates of this University (or equivalent) who can satisfy the Board that they have had adequate research preparation since graduation
- Applicants who have previously undertaken work, which in the Boards opinion is of a sufficiently high standard, towards a research higher degree in this or another approved institution but have not submitted it for any degree and have had their research proposals approved by the Board and
- Applicants who have satisfactorily completed an acceptable preliminary program at this University or an approved institution and have had a research proposal approved by the Board.
