Doctor of Science
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.
Course overview
- Course title
- Doctor of Science
- Award abbreviation
- DSc
- Course code
- 50910
- Course type
- higher doctorate
- Status
- current / 2018
- Administered by
- Faculty of Science
Course details
- Intake periods
- Throughout the year
- Attendance type
- full- or part-time
- Delivery mode
- internal
- Locations offered
- UWA (Perth)
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Science Student Office
- Fees
- Visit the fees calculator.
Enquiries and course advice
- Course advice
- Science Student Office
- Senior Adviser (Postgraduate)
- 6488 7333
- postgrad-science@uwa.edu.au
Prospective students should see the Future Students website for details on admission requirements, intake periods, fees, availability to international students, careers information etc.
Course structure
The University Policy on: Higher Doctorates applies to the Doctor of Science.
See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.
Rules
Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
The University Policy on: Higher Doctorates applies to the Doctor of Science.