Graduate Research programs include both
the Masters by Research and PhD programs.
Masters
Master of Philosophy (by research) is a minimum of
one year and a maximum of two years full-time study.
There is potential for students who perform strongly
in the Masters program to articulate into a PhD.
PhD
Students carry out full-time research towards the
production of a thesis; in general, coursework is
not required. The PhD degree course is a minimum of
two years and a maximum of four years full-time study.
For the degree of PhD, candidates are
normally required to submit a thesis of not more than
100,000 words. The thesis must make a substantial
contribution to learning and demonstrate a capacity
to relate the research done by the candidate to the
broader framework of the discipline or disciplines
within which it falls, at the standard internationally
recognised for the degree in the relevant discipline
or disciplines.
Students may commence their Masters
and PhD at any time after accepting an offer, bearing
in mind that most scholarships impose a 'take up date'
within which students must have commenced their studies.
Academic Progress
RSBS provides a number of ways for students to check
their progress with the support of supervisors, tutors
and the Student Review Committee. There are a number
of formal key time points for checks of progress throughout
the course. An initial enrolment review is conducted
to ensure that the student’s project is of high
quality and that they are established with adequate
supervision and resources. A tutor who is independent
of the student’s supervisory panel is also assigned
for ongoing support. Half way through the PhD a second
review is conducted by the Student Review Committee
to ensure that the PhD candidate is on track.
University
Admission Requirements
Applicants for PhD and MSc admission should hold a
Bachelor's degree with first or upper second class
honours and have demonstrated capacity for research
(equivalent for international students).
Applying through
Graduate Study Fields
Applications for Masters and PhD at ANU are considered
through Graduate study Fields. ANU Graduate Studies
Fields bring together graduate students and staff
with common research interests but who may be located
in different academic areas. Each Graduate Studies
Field has a Convenor with special responsibilities
for arranging inductions, seminars and workshops,
and providing advice to prospective graduate students.
Convenors help potential graduate students to access
supervision opportunities at the ANU. Research at
RSBS may fall under one of the four Graduate Studies
Fields:
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Ecology, Evolution and Systematics
Medical Sciences (including Neuroscience)
Plant Sciences
It is recommended that prospective students
make contact with a potential supervisor as outlined
in the ‘Apply’ section of this website.
Prospective supervisors will be able to advise students
on the appropriate Graduate Studies Field to be listed
on the application form.
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