A Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Science helps you demonstrate academic leadership, increasing independence, creativity and innovation in your research work. MAKE A SIGNIFICANT AND UNIQUE CONTRIBUTION Write an 80,000 words thesis under academic supervision, which examines a specific problem, issue or topic. You’ll make a significant and original contribution to an existing area of knowledge in your field of study. SPECIALISE IN A KEY RESEARCH AREA Unearth groundbreaking study in areas including: soil and plant health, animal health, animal production and welfare, food sciences and agribusiness. Learn more about the specific areas of research GAIN SPECIALIST SUPPORT While researching for your thesis, you will be able to access specialist support for graduate research degree students, including: lectures and seminars, writing boot camps and workshops. MAKE A SIGNIFICANT AND ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTION By writing a sustained thesis of approximately 80,000 words under academic supervision, which examines a specific problem, issue or topic, you’ll make a significant and original contribution to an existing area of knowledge in your field of study. SPECIALIST SUPPORT While researching for your thesis, you will be able to access specialist support for graduate research degree students, including lectures and seminars, writing boot camps and workshops. DEMONSTRATE A SIGNIFICANT COMMAND OF KNOWLEDGE IN YOUR CHOSEN FIELD Undertake a substantial piece of original research, under academic supervision. Your PhD thesis will demonstrate authority in your chosen field and evidence of command of knowledge. COMMUNICATE YOUR FINDINGS EFFECTIVELY Show your ability to communicate research findings effectively in the professional arena and in an international contexts. Whether you are advancing your current qualification or already working in the field, graduate study can improve your career progression and earning potential. BECOME A THOUGHT LEADER Doctoral degrees at the University of Melbourne seek to develop your academic leadership, increasing independence, creativity and innovation in your research work.