Doctor of Philosophy - Plan DR220

Doctor of Philosophy - Plan DR220

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Student type:
Entry score:

Not applicable*

Duration:
Full-time 3-4 years
Part-time 6-8 years
Fees:

Research Training Scheme

Next intake:
Continuous (scholarship application closing dates apply)
Location:
Melbourne City
Entry score:

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Duration:
Full-time 3-4 years
Fees:

AU$42,240 (2026 annual)

Next intake:
Continuous (scholarship application closing dates apply)
Location:
Melbourne City

CRICOS code: 079720D

To graduate you must complete the following:

Students must complete a series of compulsory onboarding modules during their first semester or study period. Complete the following One (1) course prior to your First milestone review (confirmation of candidature):

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Doing Research for Engineering and Computing 12 OENG1233 City Campus

AND

Complete the following One (1) course prior to your Second milestone review:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Research for Impact in Engineering and Computing 12 OENG1234 City Campus

AND

Complete the following One (1) course prior to your Third milestone review:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Entrepreneurship in Research 12 OENG1160 City Campus

AND

In consultation with your supervisory team, you may also elect to take up to One (1) of the following courses during your candidature:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Quantitative Research Techniques 12 MATH2256 City Campus
Qualitative Research Methods 12 HUSO2362 City Campus
Bioinformatics and Multi-Omics Data Analysis 12 BIOL2524 City Campus
Digital Technologies 12 INTE2624 City Campus

AND

In consultation with your supervisory team, you may also opt to take up to 12 credit points of approved university research electives:

The remaining allocation of credit points for each semester should be made up of the following Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
PhD Research (48cp) 48 EEET2455 City Campus
PhD Research (36cp) 36 EEET2456 City Campus
PhD Research (24cp) 24 EEET2457 City Campus
PhD Research (12cp) 12 EEET2458 City Campus
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