UWA Handbooks 2012 - Courses
Doctor of Science (50910)
The information contained in this course overview is intended only as a guide and is not part of the rules for this course. For further information (including links to unit details) consult the rules for this course and the Student Rules. |
| Course type | Higher doctorate |
| Status | Current |
| Intake periods | Throughout the year |
| Description | The degree of Doctor of Science is awarded for independent and original research which constitutes a substantial and distinguished contribution to the knowledge and understanding of any branch of learning with which the Faculty is concerned. The candidate's work should demonstrate a high degree of innovative thinking in the development and testing of hypotheses and new investigative procedures, and should be recognised as such by the scientific community at large. |
| Admission requirements | A qualifying period of 10 years after completion of a first degree is required. In its initial stage an application for the award of the degree is considered as a prima facie case. If such a case is established, the candidate is invited to present a submission for examination. |
| Administered by | Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences |
COURSE DETAILS | |
| Structure | Assessment of a candidate's case is made on refereed publications including invited reviews. Abstracts, book reviews and trivial publications should not be submitted or listed. The papers presented should show clear evidence of a significant contribution towards the advancement of science. This should be reflected in the quality rather than the number of publications. |
| Available to international students | No |
| Delivery mode | Internal |
| Locations offered | UWA (Crawley) |
| Domestic fee type | Not applicable |
FOR MORE INFORMATION | |
| Contact | Science Student Office |
| 6488 7333 | |
| http://www.uwa.edu.au/askuwa | |
UWA Handbooks 2012 - Courses
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