Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)

Testamur Title of Degree:	Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
Abbreviation:	PhD(Int)
Home Faculty:	Science
Duration:	4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Total Credit Points:	48 per year
Starting Session(s):	Autumn or Spring
Location:	Wollongong
UOW Course Code:	210
CRICOS Code:	072845C (Lab), 072844D (Non-Lab)

Overview

The PhD (Integrated) is a four-year research degree which integrates one year of coursework, comprising research training and discipline-specific content, with a traditional three-year PhD thesis into a single degree.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Applicants should have a minimum of four years of study at degree level, either a four-year Bachelor degree, or a Bachelor degree plus Masters by Coursework, with a minimum Credit average (65% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0), or equivalent. Standard English Language Requirements apply. Refer to http://www.uow.edu.au/future/international/apply/english/index.html

Admission is also subject to an appropriate project being available, acceptance by an academic supervisor, approval by the Head of School, and approval by the Dean or Associate Dean.

Course Structure

Year 1 Coursework

All students complete one year (48 credit points) of coursework in the first year, comprising:

Research Training Skills

Between 12-24 credit points must be completed from research training skills subjects offered by the respective Faculty, typically including one or more of:

Research methodology

Literature review, critical analysis, or laboratory projects

Advanced topics, or a minor research project

All students will also complete at least four modules from the suite of student seminars and workshops coordinated by the Research Students Centre. Modules which develop thesis writing skills will be emphasised.

Individual Coursework Subjects

The remaining 24-36 credit points are chosen coursework programs available within respective Faculties. As a guide, individual subjects are normally available from options within the Masters by Coursework degrees within the relevant Faculty, thereby allowing students to obtain deeper content knowledge in a specific discipline area; however each Faculty approves a specific list of subjects for PhD Integrated students and these are listed at: http://www.uow.edu.au/research/rsc/prospective/UOW086290.html

Years 2-4: Research

The research component is the same as for the three-year PhD program and leads to production of a written thesis.

In order to progress to the research component, PhD Integrated students must complete the first year with an average of 65%, including 65% in each research training skills subject. Students progressing to the research component will have developed their specific research topic before commencing the research component.

Students not meeting progression requirement into Year 2 may be offered an alternative of transferring into a Masters program.

Disciplinary Areas Available

− Biological Sciences

− Chemistry

− Environmental Science

− Geography

− Geology

Studies in Physics are conducted through the Faculty of Engineering.

Contact Information

For further information contact the Faculty of Science Office, Room 41.258, or telephone +61 2 4221 3530.

Web site: www.uow.edu.au/science/

Specific enquiries should be directed to the appropriate Academic Unit: School of Biological Sciences +61 2 4221 3013, School of Chemistry +61 2 4221 3509 or School of Earth & Environmental Sciences +61 2 4221 3721.