The Doctor of Agricultural Science is This program is not available to International students..

Duration

Please contact the faculty regarding the duration of this program.

Commencing 2016

Please contact the faculty about commencing this program.

Program level

Postgraduate Research

Units

16

Faculty

Science

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.

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 apply

Enquiries for Australian students

Manager, Academic Administration, Faculty of Science

Email: science.enquiries@uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 5460 1276 or 1800 642 093 (Freecall)

Web:

This program is not available to International students.

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 scholars who have made a substantial, original and distinguished contribution to the field of agricultural science.

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 to demonstrate an 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 to demonstrate an association with the University.

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. To this end the student must submit as prime evidence published contributions to agricultural science. Relevant unpublished contributions to agricultural science may be offered in support. 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.