Doctor of Forest Science

A candidate whose work, in the opinion of the examiners, includes a substantial and original contribution to Forest Science; and is of such a standard as to give the candidate authoritative standing in the field of the candidate's study; and who has fulfilled the prescribed conditions; may be admitted to the degree of Doctor of Forest Science.

A candidate for the degree of Doctor of Forest Science must be a graduate, of not less than five years' standing since qualifying for the degree, who has completed either:

• a bachelor of Forest Science; or
• a bachelor degree (recognized by the faculty pursuant to Statute 11.1.6 as appropriate for the purposes of this regulation) such that he or she has had adequate scientific training relating to a field of Forestry;

and either -

• is a member of the academic staff of the University of at least two years' standing; or
• has had, in the opinion of the faculty, a substantial association with a University.
• The School must appoint a perusal committee to determine whether the subject matter of the work presented falls within the scope of Forest Science and, if so, whether, in general terms, the quality and quantity of the work presented justifies submitting the work to assessment.

Please refer to the course overview

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/