Doctor of Science in Forestry (DScFor)
Information valid for students commencing 2010
Duration
Please contact the faculty regarding the duration of this program.
Commencing 2010
Please contact the faculty about commencing this program.
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
16
Program code
7512
Faculty
Natural Resources, Agriculture & Veterinary Science
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Students must hold an approved degree of this or another university. A graduate of another university will need a demonstrated association with the University.
Fees for Australian students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the School of Integrative Systems.
Closing Date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Manager, Academic Administration, Faculty of NRAVS
Email: nravs.enquiries@uqg.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 5460 1276 or 1800 642 093 (Freecall)
Duration
Please contact the faculty regarding the duration of this program.
Commencing 2010
Please contact the faculty about commencing this program.
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
16
Program code
7512
Faculty
Natural Resources, Agriculture & Veterinary Science
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Students must hold an approved degree of this or another university. A graduate of another university will need a demonstrated association with the University.
CRICOS Code: 037380M
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the School of Integrative Systems.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries 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 Science in Forestry?
Candidates submit a thesis which draws together material they have previously published in the area. All published material must constitute an original and important contribution to scientific knowledge. The thesis should demonstrate how the published work has made such a contribution and extend the major themes of the work.
What you can study
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 a demonstrated association with the University.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Students must hold an approved degree of this or another university. A graduate of another university will need a demonstrated association with the University.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 037380M
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the School of Integrative Systems.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
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.
Program requirements for the Doctor of Science in Forestry
A student must submit evidence of scholarship and original research. The material submitted must constitute an original and distinguished contribution to knowledge. To this end the student must submit as prime evidence published contributions to forestry. Relevant unpublished contributions to forestry may be offered in support. Refer to DScFor 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.
