Doctor of Philosophy
Science (Integrated)
Overview
As a Doctor of Philosophy in Science (Integrated) candidate, you'll undertake supervised research with the aim of making a significant and original contribution to a discipline or profession. The research you'll undertake may be pure, exploratory, applied, experimental and/or creative.
Your industry experience
Internship opportunities are available for Higher Degree by Research students.
Research areas
- Science
- Astrophysics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
Skills you'll learn
- Independent thinking
- Decision-making skills
- Good judgement
- Logical thought
- Communication skills
- Project management skills
Your career opportunities
- Academic
- Researcher
- Consultant in Government, industry or not-for-profit
- Entrepreneur
- Business development
- Analyst – policy, market, quantitative
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Why Swinburne?
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Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023Ranked Top 200 – Physics and Astronomy
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