Doctor of Science in Forestry (DScFor)
Information valid for students commencing 2015
The Doctor of Science in Forestry is no longer available.
Duration
Please contact the faculty regarding the duration of this program.
Commencing 2015
Please contact the faculty about commencing this program.
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
16
Program code
7512
Faculty
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.
AQF level
AQF level 10
Fees for Australian students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
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)
This program is not available to International students.
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
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.
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.
