Doctor of Agricultural Science

Course DH-AGRSC (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Year and Campus: 2016 - Parkville
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Research Higher Degree
Duration & Credit Points: Duration and Credit Points not applicable for this course.

Coordinator

Professor Ken Hinchcliff

Dean

Contact

Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences
University of Melbourne, Victoria, 3010


T: +61 (0)3 8344 7357
W: www.fvas.unimelb.edu.au
E: vet-ag-research@unimelb.edu.au

Course Overview:

A candidate whose work, in the opinion of the examiners includes a substantial, original contribution to Agricultural 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 Agricultural Science.

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

  • a bachelor of Agricultural Science of the University; or
  • a graduate in some other faculty of the University who satisfies the school that he or she has had adequate scientific training relating to a field of Agriculture; or

a graduate of some other university or tertiary educational institution who-

  • has been admitted to a degree recognised by the faculty pursuant to Statute 11.1.6 as appropriate for the purposes of this regulation; and
  • satisfies the faculty that he or she has had adequate scientific training related to a field of Agriculture; 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.

An applicant for candidature must submit the prescribed number of copies of a thesis, which may consist of published or unpublished work of the applicant.

The Faculty must appoint a perusal committee to determine whether the subject matter of the work presented falls within the scope of Agricultural Science and, if so, whether, in general terms, the quality and quantity of the work presented justifies submitting the work to assessment.

Learning Outcomes:

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Course Structure & Available Subjects:

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Entry Requirements:

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Core Participation Requirements:

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/

Graduate Attributes:

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Generic Skills:

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