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PhD of Environmental Science

Federation University Australia

Ballarat, Australia
4 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

A 4-year doctoral programme in Environmental Science at Memorial University.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Environmental Science can develop the ability to interpret environmental or natural-system data
Evaluate human impacts
And propose evidence-based approaches to resource or sustainability challenges
And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Environmental Program Assistant
Sustainability Analyst
Agricultural Research Assistant

Curriculum

Coursework
A comprehensive exam and a thesis
A faculty supervisor must confirm before a formal offer.

Entry requirements

Academic

Undergraduate degree with an honours year (minimum second class upper division) including a thesis
Or a masters by research with a thesis
Or honours equivalence (https://federation.edu.au/research/graduate-research-school/prospective-students/check-your-eligibility/english-language-proficiency-requirements-for-overseas-applicants).

Accepted academic background

Undergraduate degree with an honours year (minimum second class upper division) including a thesis, Or a masters by research with a thesis, Or honours equivalence (https://federation.edu.au/research/graduate-research-school/prospective-students/check-your-eligibility/english-language-proficiency-requirements-for-overseas-applicants).

Language tests

IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
TOEFL iBT 92-93 (writing 22)

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Recommendation Letters
Research Proposal.

How to apply

Check honours or research-master entry
English (IELTS 6.5
No band below 6. And find a supervisor. Apply at any time through StudyLink or a Federation agent. Upload a 250-word project summary
Transcripts
Thesis abstract or honours-equivalence statement
Publications list
Two referee reports
Passport
English test and a statement of study purpose. Accept the offer and pay the fee deposit via Flywire. Receive the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for the student visa with OSHC.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$37,100 AUD
Application fee	$25 AUD
Deposit	$1,000 AUD

Program details

Campus	Mt Helen Campus
Faculty or school	Graduate Research School
Department	Graduate Research School
Teaching language	English
Credit value	192
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.