Doctor of Science
Monash University · Melbourne, Australia
About this programme
The Doctor of Science (DSc) is of a higher standing than either a masters degree (such as the Master of Philosophy or the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and is awarded for work that makes an original, substantial and distinguished contribution to knowledge in a field with which the faculty is
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Sciences
- Study mode
- Full-time
Entry requirements
have qualified, not less than seven years previously, for a degree in a relevant field; and be a current member of the teaching or research staff of Monash University and have been so for not less than six consecutive years full time or an equivalent number of consecutive years part-time; or have had a close research association with Monash University for more than six years.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa (subclass 500)
- Application fee
- AUD 2,500
- Proof of funds
- AUD 29,710/yr (12-month living cost)
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (15)
- Monash University-China Scholarship Council (CSC) Joint ScholarshipFully funded · Closes 31 January each year
- Co-funded Monash Graduate Scholarship (CF-MGS)Fully funded · International rounds close 31 March and 31 August
- Australia Awards ScholarshipsFully funded · Annual: varies by country (typically February-April)
- Australian Research Training Program (RTP)Fully funded · Deadline October each year (varies by university)
- Monash University-Vietnam Government PhD Scholarship (Project 89)Fully funded
- Monash International Tuition Scholarship (MITS)Tuition only · Applications close 31 March and 31 August each year
- Research Training Program (RTP) Fees-OffsetTuition only · International rounds close 31 March and 31 August
- Indonesian Women Impact ScholarshipLiving stipend · Closes 31 March and 31 August each year