Doctor of Agricultural Science (DAgrSc)
Information valid for students commencing 2017
Duration
Please contact the faculty regarding the duration of this program.
Commencing 2017
Please contact the faculty about commencing this program.
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
16
Program code
7502
Faculty
Teaching Location
Gatton, St Lucia
Delivery mode
External, Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Students must hold an approved degree of this or another university. A graduate of another university will need to demonstrate an association with the University of Queensland.
AQF level
AQF level 10
Fees for Australian students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Faculty of Science.
Closing Date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Science
Email: enquire@science.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 5460 1276 or 1800 642 093 (Freecall)
Duration
This program is not available to international students
Commencing 2017
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
16
Program code
7502
Faculty
Teaching Location
Gatton, St Lucia
Delivery mode
External, Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Students must hold an approved degree of this or another university. A graduate of another university will need to demonstrate an association with the University of Queensland.
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
AQF level
AQF level 10
Fees for International students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004 Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Doctor of Agricultural Science?
As the highest award in agricultural science, the Doctor of Agricultural Science is designed to give formal public recognition to eminent scholars who have made substantial, original and distinguished contributions to the field of agricultural science.
What you can study
No formal study or assessment is undertaken in this program. Applicants must submit published material which constitute an original and important contribution to scientific knowledge and evidence of career research in agricultural science.
Students interested in undertaking a research higher degree such as a PhD should refer to the Graduate School website.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Students must hold an approved degree of this or another university. A graduate of another university will need to demonstrate an association with the University of Queensland.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Students must hold an approved degree of this or another university. A graduate of another university will need to demonstrate an association with the University of Queensland.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
Fees for International students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
Additional costs
- Examination fee (approx $1500)
Program requirements for the Doctor of Agricultural Science
The student must submit evidence of scholarship and original research. The material submitted must constitute an original and distinguished contribution to knowledge in agricultural science.
Refer to DAgrSc rules for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
